Position Details
Proposed Start Date
10/01/2025
Classification Title
Advising and Student Services
Rank
N - No Rank
Working Title
Director, Women's Resource Center
Department
332058 - WRC Women's Resource Center
Position Number
D95948
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
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.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Student Life, the Director of the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) oversees all aspects of the department’s activities in support of the WRC’s mission: “To advocate for the best educational and campus experience for all members of our community by advancing social justice, ensuring access to personal empowerment for students of all genders, and by working towards a safe and healthy campus.”
The Director provides strategic leadership for the WRC’s programming and education programs, directly supervises up to one professional staff, and indirectly supports a total team of up to ten professional and student staff. This position specifically works towards creating initiatives, programs and partnerships that not only create a welcoming environment for all women students at PSU, but also empowers and supports them in their programming around social justice issues, personal safety, and academic success. The WRC Director is responsible for the administration, management, and operation of the department with the aim of increasing the safety, development, competency in feminist social justice work, retention, academic performance, and overall success of participating students.
This position leads community building efforts with internal and external constituents; works collaboratively with student leaders, faculty, staff, and community; and engages in intentional educational and cultural programming focused in specific learning outcomes in order to contribute to the vision of the Division of Student Affairs and Portland State University.
The Director provides strategic leadership for the WRC’s programming and education programs, directly supervises up to one professional staff, and indirectly supports a total team of up to ten professional and student staff. This position specifically works towards creating initiatives, programs and partnerships that not only create a welcoming environment for all women students at PSU, but also empowers and supports them in their programming around social justice issues, personal safety, and academic success. The WRC Director is responsible for the administration, management, and operation of the department with the aim of increasing the safety, development, competency in feminist social justice work, retention, academic performance, and overall success of participating students.
This position leads community building efforts with internal and external constituents; works collaboratively with student leaders, faculty, staff, and community; and engages in intentional educational and cultural programming focused in specific learning outcomes in order to contribute to the vision of the Division of Student Affairs and Portland State University.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS in a related field from an accredited institution with three years of progressively responsible related experience or a Master’s degree in a related field with one year of experience;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to students of color, gender variant students, LGBTQ students and other sexual orientations/identities, international students, veterans, and student with disabilities;
- Experience and skills in supervising professional and student staff;
- Demonstrated experience with office organization and clerical skills;
- Ability to work in teams and encourage collaboration and shared decision making;
- Ability to understand and articulate gender-related needs and gender marginalization concerns from a perspective that includes the intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other significant aspects of individual and cultural identity and an understanding of systems of oppression;
- Knowledge of concepts and practices related to feminist leadership and/or other intersectional feminisms, and justice frameworks related to social change.
- Minimum of one year of specialized focus and commitment to providing services that reflect the needs of students of color, gender variant students, LGBTQ students and other sexual orientations/identities, international students, veterans, and student with disabilities;
- Demonstrated in-depth awareness and understanding of one’s own cultural background and privilege, how it influences perceptions, values, and practices and engages in the way they shape their relationship to students and staff;
- Ability to interrupt, disrupt and address prejudice, discrimination, microaggressions and racism that impacts students and staff at the interpersonal, inter-group, and institutional levels;
- Successful completion of background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with providing education on consent, Title IX, and feminism.
- Demonstrated experience conducting student learning outcomes assessment related to co-curricular activities;
- Experience with current higher education practice, theory and research;
- Knowledge of best practices in student program implementation;
- Experience managing budgets and demonstrated fiscal responsibility;
- Knowledge of retention strategies and best practices in higher education in retaining gender diverse students;
- Experience that would support a high degree of creativity and innovation in developing and facilitating strategies to improve student academic success, retention and graduation;
- Demonstrated understanding of social media, outreach, and communication strategies for a community-based organization
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
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 is between $61,620 and $71,088, 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
The starting annual salary range for this position is between $61,620 and $71,088, 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
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
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