Director of Faculty Affairs & Academic Personnel

Position Overview

The Director of Faculty Affairs & Academic Personnel Department is a full‑time, unclassified, unrepresented position reporting to the Vice Provost for Faculty Success. This role serves as a key thought partner, providing direct and confidential assistance to the Vice Provost and other academic leaders. The position supports campus‑wide operations related to academic personnel, including promotion, tenure, faculty hiring, and other personnel matters, and delivers leadership development for department chairs and deans.

This position requires understanding and navigating the university’s administrative systems and policies, including Oregon Administrative Rules, Portland State University policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Responsibilities include prioritizing and managing multiple projects and deadlines, working effectively in a team, initiating proactive problem‑solving, ensuring confidentiality, compliance with policies and labor contracts, and maintaining productive professional relationships.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 6+ years of professional experience in higher education with employment‑related processes.
• Experience working with People Admin or other HR position‑management software.
• Experience with Banner, Cognos, or other centralized HR information systems.
• Professional writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.

• Master’s degree in higher education management or related field with 4+ years of experience in higher education employment processes.
• Experience in promotion, recruitment, and retention practices for academic employees, especially faculty.
• Experience with classification and compensation philosophies.
• Experience in policy and/or compliance practice development and implementation.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully within diverse contexts.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in inclusive settings.
• Adhere to PSU policies on prohibited discrimination, harassment, and professional standards of conduct.

Contribute to a culture of environmental stewardship, practice resource conservation, and actively work toward long‑term sustainability goals.

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined.

The starting annual salary will be between $74,232 and $98,364, with potential negotiation above this range based on experience and institutional factors. Benefits include 95% premium‑paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee families at Oregon University System schools.