IGNITE Program Coordinator at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	04/16/2025
Classification Title	Academic Services
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	IGNITE Program Coordinator
Department	231001 JPH OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Position Number	D95699
Representation	AU - AAUP
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable	11/30/2026
Position FTE	1
Tenure Status	F - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept	The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is a joint school across Portland State University (PSU) and Oregon Health & Sciences University. This unique collaboration combines the strengths of a world-class academic health center with the deep community involvement and diversity of the state’s urban research university. Together, the two universities offer unmatched opportunities for students to learn in the classroom and in real-world settings. The SPH is a national model for community engagement and academic innovation. Our vision is to become the premier destination in Oregon for students of all backgrounds who want to enter the public health field and improve lives in their communities. The SPH is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and we are committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work. For information about the SPH, please visit https://ohsu-psu-sph.org/
Position Summary	The Ignite Program Coordinator builds, implements, and sustains an effective Ignite Program. This full-time position is housed within the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. The Ignite Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and helping to evaluate the effectiveness of IGNITE programming at PSU. The role will leverage opportunities, both internally and externally, and guide this work to best support historically marginalized pre-health undergraduates on their educational and career pathways. 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 and 2+ years of relevant experience● Awareness of common institutional barriers to college entry and success for student populations historically excluded from higher education and health fields● Excellent oral and written communication skills● Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations● Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations● Ability to manage and coordinate events● Strong interpersonal and organizational skills● Proficiency with standard office software such as MS Office and Google Suite applications
Preferred Qualifications	● Experience working with college students● 3+ years of relevant experience● Experience collaborating with or supporting historically marginalized populations● Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, education, or relevant field● Experience in new program development, coordination, strategic planning, and procedure development● Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about Indigenous ecological and cultural knowledge and partner to respectfully apply this framework to STEM student programming
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 - Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined
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 $57,060 and $59,256, 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 : 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

Search Details

Posting Close Date	04/04/2025
Projected Close Date for Posting	Closes
Application screening begins	03/24/2025
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47078

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please name the field within which you received your Bachelor's degree.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * How did you first find out about this position?
   • PSU Website
   • Indeed.com
   • HERCJobs
   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • Social Media
   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
   • Other - Please describe in the next Question
4. If you selected Other, please describe.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

Optional Documents

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