President's Office and Events 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 20,000 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 Office of the President seeks a detail-oriented professional to provide comprehensive administrative support and event coordination services. This position requires exceptional discretion in handling confidential information and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will foster collegial working relationships and promote a professional office environment.

Key duties include:

Front Desk and Administrative Support
Welcome visitors as the first point of contact for the President’s Office. Under the primary direction of the Executive Assistant to the President, coordinate and triage inquiries in-person or via phone or email concerning how to access various university services or resolve concerns. Proactively support administrative operations, including independently auditing inventory and placing supply orders, updating databases, and optimizing archiving and filing systems. Carry out additional duties as assigned, including providing occasional support to other university leaders under the umbrella of the President’s Office.

Event Coordination

Provide support to the Director of Events in planning and executing an annual event portfolio including Commencement, Fall Convocation, annual holiday celebration, length of service or retirement celebrations, monthly town halls, and ad hoc events. As expertise is demonstrated, this position will independently plan and execute a portfolio of smaller events from concept through completion, under the supervision of the Director. Manage event communications including commencement inquiries, create event postings and fliers. Request venue spaces, AV services, and catering orders following university hosting guidelines and internal procedures. Research and call vendors as requested. Assist with hotel reservations and travel reimbursements for guest speakers and other high-profile visitors. Track and submit vendor invoices and pcard receipts against event budgets, and provide on-site support with occasional evening and weekend availability.

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 $51,672 but may be negotiated above this rate 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 : 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