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Portland State University
Area Coordinator, Residence Life
Portland State University Residence Life is seeking one Area
C oordinator for a full-tim e, live-in, fixed-term , 12-month
unclassified, unrepresented, overtime-exempt appointment.
Minimum qualifications are: Bachelors degree and one year of
successful experience in Housing/Residence Life and student
government within housing. Prior experience and knowledge of
judicial affairs, student and leadership development, budget
m anagem ent, and collab o rative special event planning
preferred. Ability to relate well to faculty and articulate effectively i
the institution’s mission and priorities, as well as proven track '
record in bridging academ ic and student affairs with the
implementation of new initiatives and programs. For complete
position description please visit www.hrc.pdx.edu. The position
will remain open until finalists are identified. Screening of
applications will begin April 30, 2008.
Portland State U n ive rsity is an Affirm ative Action/Equal
Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President’s
dive rsity in itiative, w elcom es application s from diverse
candidates and candidates who support diversity.
OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY
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& TRADE SHOW
May 8th, 2008
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Oregon Convention Center.
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Public and Private agencies to network with minority, women and
small businesses. It is also an opportunity for minority, women and
emerging small businesses to showcase their products and services
and to network.
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