Pan-African Commons Student Center Program Coordinator
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Education Administration, Bilingual, Child Development/Support
Pan-African Commons Student Center Program Coordinator
Position Announcement
Proposed Start Date - 08/01/2026
Classification Title
- Advising and Student Services
Rank - N
- No Rank
Working Title
- Pan-African Commons Student Center Program Coordinator
Department - 331625 - OSA Cultural Rsrce Ctrs Admin
Position Number - D91895
Representation - AU - AAUP
Renewable
- Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE - 1.0
Tenure Status - N - not applicable
Position Summary
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 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.
The Program Coordinator provides leadership to the Pan-African Commons Student Center and the Cultural Resource Center unit as a whole to maintain and enhance an environment where African American, African, Black students see themselves reflected, embraced, and valued, and make connections to campus resources and services to support student retention. The Program Coordinator facilitates the development and coordination of co-curricular programming that supports student success through community-building activities, cultural programs, social justice pedagogy, leadership development, community service and engagement, and identity development.
The Program Coordinator facilitates student involvement in planning and implementing programs in the African American, African, Black community and with other cultural and identity-based centers on campus. The Coordinator collaborates with student groups, on-campus departments, and community organizations to advance the mission of the Cultural Resource Centers. This position works under the direction of the Assistant Director and reports to the Executive Director of Multicultural Student Services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience in program development focused on equity principles. Knowledge of promising practices in adult student programming, student services, and activities; and community service programs. Experience working with African American, African, Black students, and community members. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and diverse cultures. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Competency with basic computer applications, e-mail, etc.
Demonstrated excellence in facilitating meetings, developing training on basic event planning, and running large group team-building exercises. Experience with maintaining a budget. Applied knowledge of social justice theories with a focus on equity. Active listening, mentoring, interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and conflict mediation skills. Ability to prioritize assignments and tasks, to juggle various projects and issues at the same time, and to work with a minimal amount of direct supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the needs and experiences of urban African American, African, Black communities, and organizations. Experience supervising adult student workers. Strategic organizational skills to the ability to develop short-term and long-term plans. Knowledge of higher education policies and program requirements and large public organizational structures. Knowledge/experience with social media.
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…
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