Agreements Specialist
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Overview
Portland 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 27,000 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 SummaryThe Agreements Specialist is a professional staff member in the office of Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), the centralized administrative unit at Portland State University (PSU) responsible for University-wide administration of external funding received by the University in the form of grants and agreements for research and other scholarly activity. SPA staff provide expertise and professional support to faculty and staff throughout the sponsored projects lifecycle.
The Agreements Specialist utilizes specialized skills to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform work directly related to the acceptance of sponsored project agreements at PSU, having a large, diverse, and complex portfolio of federal and non-federal sponsored projects. The Agreements Specialist is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and accepting the agreements that govern the sponsored projects at PSU and confirming that the terms and conditions accepted can be met by PSU.
The Agreements Specialist is also responsible for the drafting, issuance and execution of subaward agreements related to PSU’s sponsored projects, as well as the proper documentation of non-standard terms, award management requirements, and funding attributes that enables SPA to appropriately manage and account for the project. The Agreements Specialist serves as an authorized representative for PSU with authority to bind the institution to financial and administrative commitments and certify compliance with federal regulations on behalf of the institution in accordance with PSU’s Delegated Signature Authority Policy.
This position is based at PSU’s urban campus in downtown Portland, where you’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative community. We offer flexible scheduling options and, when operational needs allow, the possibility of limited remote work (typically up to one day per week) under an approved remote work agreement in line with University policy. Start date is negotiable.
Position DetailsProposed Start Date 03/02/2026
Classification Title Fiscal Services
Rank N - No Rank
Working Title Agreements Specialist
Department 400401 - SPA Sponsored Projects Office
Position Number D95040
Representation AU - AAUP
Renewable Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE 1
Tenure Status N - not applicable
Work Days/Hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined
Responsibilities and ScopeThe Agreements Specialist reviews, negotiates, and accepts sponsored project agreements and drafts, issues and executes subaward agreements. This includes proper documentation of non-standard terms, award management requirements, and funding attributes to enable SPA to manage and account for projects. The role serves as an authorized representative for PSU with authority to bind the institution and certify compliance with federal regulations under PSU’s Delegated Signature Authority Policy.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of related experience; a Master’s or other advanced degree in a related or relevant field may substitute for years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities of incumbent:
- Ability to organize workload priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, be flexible in responding to stressful situations, cope with unexpected job demands,…
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