Position Details
Proposed Start Date
09/02/2025
Classification Title
Advising and Student Services
Rank
N - No Rank
Working Title
Assistant Director Native American Student Community Center
Department
331625 - OSA Cultural Rsrce Ctrs Admin
Position Number
D94289
Representation
UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable
Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE
1.0
Tenure Status
N - not applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
The Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion is the central division that leads and facilitates the continuous quest for inclusive excellence at Portland State University. We structure our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion journey through student support and programs, equity and compliance, diversity advocacy, and diversity education and learning.
Position Summary
The NASCC Assistant Director provides leadership to the Native American Student & Community Center (NASCC), and is responsible for the hiring, evaluation, and supervision of the Coordinator of Native American Student Services and other center staff. This position is crucial in managing the center’s daily operations, including contributing to fundraising initiatives, supporting assessment, marketing, and public relations efforts, as well as other assigned responsibilities. The Assistant Director collaborates with and supports Global Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) leadership in advancing fundraising efforts and strategic initiatives.
The Assistant Director ensures the NASCC remains a welcoming and inclusive space that celebrates and supports the success of Native American, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander students, and their allies through culturally relevant programming, academic support, and intergenerational community engagement.
In addition to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive environment where Native and Indigenous students, employees, and communities, along with other diverse and multicultural groups, feel embraced and valued, the Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing facility stewardship. This includes managing scheduling, marketing, booking, and billing processes for events, and developing efficient operational procedures. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with institutional and educational tribal relations, as well as the Vice President for Global Diversity and Inclusion, to support sovereignty initiatives and foster engagement with Native and Indigenous communities. Additionally, the Assistant Director builds strong relationships with campus departments such as ITEK, student services, and community organizations, positioning the NASCC as a premier venue for meetings, conferences, and gatherings
Reporting to the Executive Director of Multicultural Student Services, who shares supervisor responsibilities with the AVP of GDI, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Cultural Resource Centers (CRCs) and the Global Diversity & Inclusion (GDI) division, working closely with the Assistant Director of CRCs and Assistant Director of Multicultural Retention Services to ensure alignment and coordination of building operations, SFC-funded co-curricular programming and multicultural academic support. This collaboration aims to enhance student engagement and sense of belonging, while honoring the NASCC’s commitment to inter-tribal connections through tradition, ceremony, and storytelling.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree with two years of professional experience in event planning. (A Bachelor’s degree and equivalent of five or more years of full-time experience in all categories defined by the position summary may be substituted in lieu of the Master’s degree and two years of experience.)
- Experience organizing and planning programs and/or workshops, including processing all required paperwork and administrative duties related to programming;
- Experience working with and advising diverse college students/populations;
- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and diverse cultures;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Competency with basic computer applications, e-mail, etc.;
- Familiarity with the nine tribes of Oregon and the Portland Native American community and organizations.
- A comprehensive understanding of the sovereignty and cultural significance of the nine federally recognized tribes of Oregon, as well as a deep awareness of the unique experiences and needs of urban Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. Familiarity with the Portland Native American community and organizations is also essential.
- A successful background check will be required for employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ or more years providing cultural programming in a college campus multicultural center or equivalent.
- Experience in building maintenance, billing and collections, supervision, and departmental relations.
- Knowledge/experience with social media, Google Suite, OrgSync, web content management systems, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
Key Cultural Competencies
- 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.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours
Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
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 range for this position will be $60,384 – $64,752, 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.
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.
The starting annual salary range for this position will be $60,384 – $64,752, 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.
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Please list the name, email and phone number of three professional references.
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
Position End Date (if applicable)
If you have questions
Please contact Andrew Morales at acm9@pdx.edu