Department Manager

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.

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The Department Manager position is the lead administrator position in the academic unit responsible for operations, budget management, HR, marketing and student success initiatives, and supervising department administrative support staff.

This position provides oversight for all administrative components within the department by utilizing specialized skills and independent judgement to ensure continuous operations and policy compliance within a complex and dynamic university environment. Under minimal supervision, the Department Manager has primary responsibility for developing solutions to the financial and operational challenges that arise on a regular basis.

This 1.0 FTE, 12-month appointment reports directly to the Department Chair, as well as works closely with Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration, staff in the Dean’s Office, other Department Managers within CUPA, and staff across campus.

In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers.

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

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $58,956 and $62,000, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

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.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.