Description

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date04/01/2026Classification TitleAdvising and Student ServicesRankN - No RankWorking TitlePathway Advising Director, Society & IdentityDepartment200272 - ACS Academic & Career ServicesPosition NumberD91594RepresentationUX - Unclassified ExcludedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland 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 20,000 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 SummaryReporting to the Associate Vice Provost of Academic Advising, the Pathway Advising Director, for Society and Identity will serve on the AVP's leadership team and work collaboratively with colleagues from the Office of Academic Affairs, academic departments in their Pathway and across Pathways, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and community colleges in the state of Oregon.

Pathway Advising Directors oversee Pathway-specific advising and retention initiatives, serve as the direct supervisor for all professional Academic and Career Advisors in their Pathway, collaborate with the AVP and advisors to delegate duties in their Pathway, provide direct service delivery to students, develop communication plans for faculty, advisors, and students in their Pathway, ensure timely student outreach occurs, and use data analytics for decision-making and reporting in collaboration with the AVP.

Pathway Advising Directors serve as the initial point of contact for academic departments housed in their Pathway on issues of undergraduate advising and student success, and they may work on university-wide advising and student success initiatives, as well as with community colleges in the state of Oregon.

In addition to these overarching duties and responsibilities, the Pathway Director will have expanded responsibilities associated with Society and Identity pathways. These responsibilities will include connecting with local programs to encourage recruitment and retention of students pursuing related careers, fostering partnerships in the Portland metro area that benefit PSU students, and coordinating relevant seminar series, workshops, and courses.

This position is open only to PSU employees.Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 2 years of higher education experience with increasing responsibility in the area of student success, retention, and/or advising.
• Evident understanding of the student experience at urban research universities and current best practices in advising, student success, and retention.
• Demonstrated success at relationship-building and collaborating with a diverse range of campus constituencies and partners outside of the university setting.
• Working knowledge and a strong understanding of the applicability of current technology to inform advising and student success practices and to make decisions impacting staff and students.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, writing, speaking, presentation, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Clear commitment to multicultural competency and initiatives to advance the success of historically underrepresented student groups.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the fulfillment of position responsibilities.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 4 years of higher education experience with increasing responsibility in the area of student success, retention, and/or advising.
• Demonstrated ability to improve retention and degree completion rates for undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Experience coordinating the work of professional and faculty advisors and advising activities.

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 StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Work Days/HoursMonday through Friday, 8am to 5pmTotal Compensation Range & Benefits StatementSalary 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 $61,620 and $71,328 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.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Search Details Posting Close Date02/10/2026Projected Close Date for PostingClosesApplication screening begins02/02/2026Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49115

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * This position is open to PSU employees only. Are you currently a PSU regular, limited duration or temporary employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a Master's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of higher education experience with increasing responsibility in the area of student success, retention, and/or advising?
   • No
   • Yes
4. * Please describe how the student experience at an urban research university informs your approach to advising and student success at PSU.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please provide an example of how you have successfully built and sustained relationships across diverse campus partners (e.g., faculty, student services, administrators) and, if applicable, with community or external partners.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Please describe how you have used technology, data, or advising systems to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes, particularly for historically underrepresented student populations. How do your leadership and supervisory practices reflect a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competency?

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * 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
8. 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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