Head Women's Basketball Coach at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	04/15/2025
Classification Title	Athletics
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Head Women's Basketball Coach
Department	631100 - ATH W Basketball
Position Number	D99299
Representation	UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE	1.0
Tenure Status	F - Fixed Term

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	Responsible for all aspects of developing and leading a competitive women’s basketball program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, retaining and counseling student-athletes; monitoring academic progress culminating in graduation; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; supervising assistants; adhering to all rules and regulations of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum three years collegiate coaching required with proven success in recruiting. Demonstrate excellent professional/interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to the total welfare of student-athletes. Demonstrate a commitment to developing a successful Division I women’s basketball program both academically and athletically. Demonstrate knowledge/application of NCAA rules and regulations Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications	Head coaching, NCAA Division I, coaching at multiple levels, and program building experience preferred. Ties to the Northwest and West Coast Junior Colleges preferred. A skillset/ability that reflects commitment to student-athlete welfare and development Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
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 for this position will be between $107,748 – $142,788, 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

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Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting	Open Until Finalists Identified
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Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47059

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