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HEP Program Manager Location Portland, OR (Downtown area) : Position Details
Proposed Start Date 01/08/2024 Classification Title Academic Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title HEP Program Manager Department 222700 - UGE Univ Studies-General Ed Position Number D99316 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Nonrenewable beyond - 06/30/2027 End date, if applicable 06/30/2027 Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status F - Fixed Term Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State's 49-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America's most vibrant centers of culture, business and technology. We are recognized throughout the world for programs like Urban Planning, Social Work, and Environmental Studies that directly engage the community, and aim our students towards the creation of a better, more sustainable world. The Higher Education in Prison program is housed in University Studies, the largest general education program for Portland State. It is required of all undergraduates with the exception of students in the honors program and certain pre-professional health programs. University Studies collaborates widely across academic units at Portland State University, working with 40 academic departments and programs to deliver over 150 UNST-specific and almost 200 affiliated courses per term. As our mission statement explains, University Studies' inclusive, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based pedagogy: - provokes students to build self-efficacy through relational learning across difference.
- encourages a community of educators to practice engaged teaching for transformative learning.
- advances civic engagement, reflective practice, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
The mission of Portland State University's Higher Education in Prison ( HEP ) program is to expand rigorous, quality higher education at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and to support justice-impacted students post-release. Position Summary The Program Manager for the Higher Education in Prison (HEP) program will oversee and coordinate expansion of our academic programs and initiatives through the HEP at prisons in Wilsonville and Salem. HEP has a specific mandate for expansion, building a “2x2” model, based on a five year, 2.3 million dollar grant from Ascendium Education Group. The Program Manager will have primary responsibility for coordinating program expansion and grant activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing pathways for incarcerated individuals in their pursuit of higher education. This is a four year, grant funded position, reporting directly to the HEP Director. This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027. 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
- Minimum of 4 years demonstrated experience in program management
- Demonstrated experience developing processes and procedures that improve service or increase program efficiency
- Eligibility to receive volunteer credentials with the Oregon Department of Corrections
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure, use judgment in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature, and balance conflicting priorities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Highly proactive with demonstrated ability to work independently
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Experience with relevant computer applications
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree and 2 years demonstrated program management experience
- Experience with Project Management software
- Program management experience in an educational or carceral setting
- Understanding of the current landscape of the field of higher education in prison in Oregon, and nationally
- Understanding of law and policy related to higher education in prison in Oregon
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, 8am to 5pm, occasional weekends. 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 range for this position is $60,144 - $75,264, 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. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package. Application Instructions Additional Information In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement , this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17, Section 11 refers. #internal Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) In your cover letter please discuss why the position interests you and what makes you a strong candidate for this position. Please provide at least three professional references and include their relationship, email address and phone number. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) 06/30/2027 If you have questions For questions about the position, please contact Nahlee Suvanvej, at 503-725-6640 or nahlee@pdx.edu.
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Full time, Fixed term contract, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,