Government & Community Relations Coordinator

Government & Community Relations Coordinator

Position Announcement
Proposed Start Date - 07/01/2026
Classification Title - Administrative Support
Rank - N - No Rank
Working Title - Government & Community Relations Coordinator
Department - 100200 - GOV Government Relations
Position Number - D92000
Representation - UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable - Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE - 1.0
Tenure Status - N - not applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept - PSU's Government and Community Relations unit (GCR), located in the Office of the President, coordinates the university's legislative and advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels by building and strengthening relationships with campus partners, community organizations, and business leaders. Our mission is to build and strengthen relationships with the university's constituencies and encourage investment in and support for the university, its programs, and its initiatives. Working closely with staff, faculty, and students, we identify opportunities to highlight research, grow programming, and facilitate connections with policymakers and other stakeholders.
Position Summary - The Government & Community Relations Coordinator provides essential administrative, communications, and legislative support to the Government and Community Relations unit, and provides administrative support for Presidential advisors. Essential administrative support includes handling tasks like travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and correspondence, ensuring the smooth operation of these critical university functions. Work may be confidential in nature. The position is located in Portland, OR, but the Coordinator will occasionally travel on behalf of the university. The Coordinator will occasionally work nights and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience. Knowledge of standard policies, procedures, services, tools, and/or equipment in administrative support. Ability to communicate professionally with a variety of people. Attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to complete simple accounting. Ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends on behalf of the university.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in political science, government relations or a related field, or equivalent experience. One year of experience in legislative advocacy or policy. Demonstrated ability to work with the public, elected officials and higher education administrators. Demonstrated knowledge of Portland State University and the metropolitan area. Experience supporting professionals in a fast-paced, high profile work environment.
Key Cultural Competencies - 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.
Environmental Stewardship - Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours - Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, with occasional evening/weekends
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 $43,872 and $49,349, 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. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.
Application Instructions
Additional Information - Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position. This is an on campus position.
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) - Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references. References will be contacted only if you are selected as a finalist.
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 - Please contact Kimberly Koops, AVP, Government & Community Relations, at kimkoops@pdx.edu.
Search Details
Posting Close Date - 06/12/2026
Projected Close Date for Posting - Closes
Application screening begins - 06/15/2026