Director, Institute for Metropolitan Studies

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 27,000 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.
For information about the Institute for Metropolitan Studies, please visit
https://www.pdx.edu/metropolitan-studies/

The Director of the Institute for Metropolitan Studies, reporting to the dean of the College of Urban and Public Affairs, provides leadership for activities, projects and functions of the Institute.
The Director oversees a staff that includes faculty fellows, research staff, administrative staff and students.
The Director is expected to collaborate with the Institute’s Board of Directors, composed of civic and campus leaders, to create and implement effectively an annual work plan focused on creating knowledge and partnerships to advance the overall vitality of the greater Portland-Southwest Washington region. The Director is responsible for organizing and overseeing all projects of the Institute, raising funds through grants and contracts to support the Institute’s mission: Providing the Portland and metropolitan region with the tools and information policymakers and citizens need to advance the economic, environmental, and social goals of the region.
The Director is expected to maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and students within the College of Urban and Public Affairs and with others at PSU as necessary to execute the mission.
This position is renewable, contingent upon performance and availability of funding.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

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 $97,104 and $114,120 (between $72,828 and $85,590 at .75 FTE) but may be negotiated above this range 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