Multi-Unit Manager (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences)

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The Multi-Unit Manager (MUM) manages all aspects of the daily operations of multiple units of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), including supervision of a team of 4-6 staff members.
Work at this level requires comprehensive knowledge of programs and operations, and the ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures. This position requires the ability to successfully manage individuals and teams that are supporting multiple units in the college in multiple areas in the college. In addition, the MUM will perform administrative research, analysis, and evaluation supporting the units’ services and operations. This position requires the ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment and exercise creative problem solving skills while managing direct administrative support to multiple units in the college.
They will interact regularly with CLAS leadership, administrative colleagues, faculty, other MUMs and students. The MUM researches and interprets information and responds to inquiries providing advice and direction. This position will require the ability to come in and access the needs of multiple departments depending on the complexities of the units.
We are recruiting to fill four open positions.

Five years of experience as an administrative specialist or executive support specialist which included administrative support for a project, program, or operation. Administrative support includes those duties beyond clerical/secretarial such as:

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An equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of postsecondary education may be substituted for up to one year of the experience.

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 $58,836 and $65,000.
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