Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date08/03/2026Classification TitleAdministrative SupportRankN - No RankWorking TitleDepartment ManagerDepartment220700 - ECN EconomicsPosition NumberD93453RepresentationAU - AAUP RenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable
Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland 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.
For information about the Department of Economics, please visit https://www.pdx.edu/economics/Position SummaryThe 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years minimum work-related experience
- Minimum 1 years successfully demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and manage support staff and/or student employees
- Demonstrated ability of program management/project coordination skills
- Ability to successfully problem-solve and collaborate with colleagues at all levels within a large organization
- Self-starter, able to work independently as well as participate effectively with teams and/or committees
- Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to internal team members and external partner and community members
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and organize activity within a unit to meet deadlines and follow-through on commitments
- Demonstrated ability to perform very detailed work with a high level of accuracy
- Experience with performing appropriate data analysis, working with complex databases, reporting tools/techniques, and producing reports and/or recommendations
- Successful completion of a background check.
- 4+ years of experience working in higher education
- Experience managing budgets
- Experience working with Banner, Datamaster/Cognos or similar enterprise systems
- Experience with graphic design software and web CMS
- Intermediate level (or higher) expertise with Excel.
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
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.
Search Details Posting Close Date07/08/2026Projected Close Date for PostingClosesApplication screening begins06/24/2026Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/50070
Supplemental Questions
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- * This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
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- * Please name the field within which you received your Bachelor's degree.
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- * Please describe any working experience you have in higher education.
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- * How did you first find out about this position?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
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