Manager of Student Programs & Retention

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 12/01/2026

Classification Title

Classification Title Academic Services

Rank

Working Title

Working Title Manager of Student Programs & Retention

Department

Department 270101 - EAS MCECS Dean Maseeh College

Position Number

Position Number D90886

Representation

Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented

Renewable

Renewable Renewable

End date, if applicable

Position FTE

Position FTE 1.0

Tenure Status N - not applicable

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University is Oregon's most innovative, diverse, and affordable public research university, located in one of the nation's most desirable places to live, and the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science is your testing ground for putting new ideas into action. We believe in involving everyone—from freshmen to faculty to community in solving the problems facing our region and our world.

Maseeh College includes five departments, 132 faculty members, and more than 2,700 students. We offer academic programs that provide transformative opportunities within the classroom and beyond. Our faculty includes six National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award winners and two members of the National Academy of Engineering. When you join our college, you'll be at the heart of an intellectually-challenging, personally rewarding, and purposefully inclusive environment, connected to Portland's "silicon forest," a nexus of growing, innovative industries and agencies.

Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science seeks a collaborative, student-centered, and strategic leader to strengthen the conditions that help students thrive. The ideal candidate is a skilled program builder who translates institutional priorities into effective action, fosters a strong sense of belonging, and develops sustainable approaches to meet evolving student needs.

The Manager of Student Programs & Retention provides strategic leadership for college-wide programs and services that promote student engagement, academic achievement, and progression toward graduation. Working within the Dean’s Office, the Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of student programs, including SPARK, the Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Program, college-wide tutoring initiatives, and training for Graduate Teaching Assistants and student group leaders.

The position exercises independent judgment in establishing priorities, developing and evaluating programs, coordinating resources, and responding to emerging student and organizational needs. The Manager uses student and institutional data to inform planning and continuous improvement, advises college leadership on retention strategies and program effectiveness, and collaborates with academic departments across Maseeh College to advance shared goals.

The Manager also directly supervises three staff members and ensures that student programs and career services are coordinated, sustainable, accessible, and aligned with Maseeh College strategic priorities.

This role is a 1.0 FTE , 12-month appointment reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Inclusive Innovation.

Work Days/Hours M-F, 8am - 5pm

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 for this position will be between $65,100 - $75,686, but may be negotiated above this…