Propel PSU Operations Coordinator
Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
Management$59k–$69k/yrFull-time
Primary Position Duties Include
- 30% Financial and HR Management – Serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day financial management and operations across all four organizational units, ensuring accurate processing, recordkeeping, and reporting in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
- 30% Events Management - Plans and executes events for all four organizational units, from small internal gatherings to large community-facing programs, coordinating a broad range of logistics from initial concept through post-event wrap-up.
- 20% Building Operations – Acts as the primary operational liaison for the physical facility, maintaining systems, aesthetics, and infrastructure that support all units housed within the building.
- 10% Scheduling and Administrative Support – Provides light scheduling support to leadership and coordinates across units to ensure meetings, recurring obligations, and shared resources are organized efficiently.
- 10% Special Projects – Supports organizational priorities and leadership initiatives that fall outside standard operational functions, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving across a wide range of contexts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of professional experience within functional area.
- Microsoft Excel skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with and managing organizational budgets.
- Fiscal transaction experience.
- Experience planning and executing up to medium sized (150 people) events.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience with building or office operations.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Application Instructions
To Apply, Please Upload The Following Documents
- Resume outlining professional experience and education
- Cover letter, describing your interest in this position at PSU (one page)
- List of three professional references – include name, title, company, relationship to applicant (eg, supervisor), email, and phone number.
Additional Information
This is an in person, on campus role in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment with frequent interruptions. Some evenings and weekends are required.