Student Services Coordinator

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The Student Services Coordinator leads efforts to enhance the student experience with a focus on retention, program completion, and addressing student needs. This role coordinates the accommodated testing process, collaborates with the CLAS Director of Student Success, and advances undergraduate and graduate engagement through initiatives such as new student orientation and campus visits. The coordinator also manages components of the graduate program, serving as the primary contact for prospective students, processing applications, and supporting student progression. In addition, the position develops recruitment strategies to attract and retain an inclusive student population while building partnerships with campus units and external organizations. The coordinator represents programs at conferences, resource fairs, and other recruitment venues, and collaborates with the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and the Graduate Assistant Program Administrator to support graduate assistant hiring. Other key responsibilities include maintenance of the scholarship database, as well as advising students on aspects of the scholarship process.

This position is required to be physically on campus 5 days per work week. Remote work may be available after the first 6 months based upon business need.

We are recruiting to fill three open positions.

This position is currently open to current CLAS employees.

Knowledge of Slate, Banner, Cognos, and Scholarship Universe

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $55,704. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator