What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Administrator, Computer Science position at Career Center at Portland State University?
Position Announcement
Position Details
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026 Classification Title Advising and Student Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Program Administrator, Computer Science Department 270201 - CMP Computer Science Office Position Number D91822 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable
Position Summary
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.
The Department of Computer Science offers a full range of courses and degree programs. Our programs, in addition to the opportunities to develop professional skills through MECOP and PCEP, are designed to provide students with the educational background to achieve a career in the computing industry. With over 800 undergraduate CS majors and almost 200 graduate students, we offer a community to learn, discover, innovate, and share a curriculum based on the application and theoretical foundations of Computer Science.
The Computer Science (CS) department is home to 31 regular faculty members who specialize in a variety of research areas such as computer graphics and vision, computer security, databases, intelligent systems, programming languages, software engineering, open source software, sensor networks, and high performance computing.
Position Summary
The Undergraduate Program and Student Success Coordinator provides comprehensive administration, advising support, communications, and operational management for both the B.S. in Computer Science (CS) and B.S in Artificial Intelligence (AI) undergraduate programs.
This position serves as the primary coordinator for student progression from admission through graduation, ensuring compliance with university and departmental policies while supporting student success, retention, and program growth.
Minimum Qualifications
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
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 $55,704 and $60,192 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Application Instructions
Additional Information
#internal
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M06dEVNc5Um7oaxRBeZvfQd2dtC6L4jS/view
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions
Search Details
Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Application screening begins 08/13/2026 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/50363
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional? * Do you have experience working in higher education? * How many year of experience do you have in higher ed? None <2 years2-3 years > 3 years * How did you first find out about this position? If you selected Other, please describe. (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Details
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026 Classification Title Advising and Student Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Program Administrator, Computer Science Department 270201 - CMP Computer Science Office Position Number D91822 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable
Position Summary
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.
The Department of Computer Science offers a full range of courses and degree programs. Our programs, in addition to the opportunities to develop professional skills through MECOP and PCEP, are designed to provide students with the educational background to achieve a career in the computing industry. With over 800 undergraduate CS majors and almost 200 graduate students, we offer a community to learn, discover, innovate, and share a curriculum based on the application and theoretical foundations of Computer Science.
The Computer Science (CS) department is home to 31 regular faculty members who specialize in a variety of research areas such as computer graphics and vision, computer security, databases, intelligent systems, programming languages, software engineering, open source software, sensor networks, and high performance computing.
Position Summary
The Undergraduate Program and Student Success Coordinator provides comprehensive administration, advising support, communications, and operational management for both the B.S. in Computer Science (CS) and B.S in Artificial Intelligence (AI) undergraduate programs.
This position serves as the primary coordinator for student progression from admission through graduation, ensuring compliance with university and departmental policies while supporting student success, retention, and program growth.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge and expertise in concepts, principles, and practices of designated
- professional discipline typically obtained by a Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 2 years of
- professional experience.
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years related experience supporting student success and
- program management within a university.
- Demonstrated proficiency with student information systems, degree audit systems, and CRM databases (e.g., Banner, DARS, Slate, Cognos).
- Intermediate skills in office productivity tools (e.g., MS Excel/Word, Google Suite) and basic website content management system (CMS) updating.
- 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 backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
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 $55,704 and $60,192 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Application Instructions
Additional Information
#internal
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M06dEVNc5Um7oaxRBeZvfQd2dtC6L4jS/view
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions
Search Details
Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Application screening begins 08/13/2026 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/50363
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- PSU Website
- Indeed.com
- HERCJobs
- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
- Career Builder
- Glass Door
- Other - Please describe in the next Question
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Salary : $55,704 - $60,192