Employment Coordinator

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.

This position is critical on the Employment Team and works closely with the campus HR Partners. The Employment Coordinator will be primarily responsible for entering, maintaining, and auditing employment-related data in the HRIS system; running employment reports; and assisting with process automation. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start their career in human resources!

* High School diploma
* Minimum of 1-3 years of related work experience with a preference for experience in HR
* Demonstrated ability to perform heavy data entry accurately
* Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills
* Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Excel or Google Sheets and information systems
* Strong written and oral communication skills including active listening, deductive reasoning, and results-oriented problem-solving
* Versatile multi-tasking abilities and exceptional time management skills
* Ability to pass a criminal background check
* Proficient in basic math calculations and principles
* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
* Proven ability to innovate/streamline processes

* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
* Experience in analyzing data, employment coordination, higher education, applicant tracking software, and Banner Information Systems
* Experience working in a highly diverse environment
* PHR and/or Human Resources Management Certificate

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 $39,384 and $45,780 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