Position Number: D90846

Description:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years experience in admissions, recruitment, student advising, or closely related fields
• Must be able to drive and travel in all weather conditions
• Must be able to fly on a commercial aircraft
• Must be able and willing to both travel for extended periods and work irregular hours extensively, including late nights, early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal presentation, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel for a minimum of 20 weeks per year is required.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite, Ellucian Banner (or equivalent), CRM system(s), and Google applications.
• The ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of exposure to higher education is required.
• Ability to critically and logically analyze, synthesize, interpret and extrapolate admission data, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to handle multiple demands, priorities and/or deadlines simultaneously, and to work independently and with significant autonomy.
• Ability to exercise a high level of independent thinking, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to interact and communicate successfully with University administrators, deans, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in California, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing relationships with high schools and/or community based organizations.

About Portland State University

Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most livable cities, the University's innovative approach to education combines academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through internships and classroom projects with community partners. The University's 49-acre downtown campus exhibits Portland State's commitment to sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 124 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. PSU's motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe. PSU seeks talented individuals who understand our values and strategic goals and enjoy sharing ideas and collaborating in an environment of mutual respect to achieve those values and goals. We are committed to leading through engagement and seek individuals who support this strategy. Engagement describes Portland State's collaborative approach to the exchange of knowledge and resources with local, regional, national, and global partners for mutual benefit of students, faculty, and the community. As a component of the Diversity Action Plan and the President's... Strategic Mission of achieving global excellence, Portland State University strives to become an institution that is recognized nationally and internationally for the accomplishments of its faculty, the reputation of its programs, and the preparation of it students as world citizens. For more information visit http://www.pdx.edu/about-portland-state

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