Job Title: School Partnership Director
Department: Office of the Dean, College of Education
Position Classification: Unclassified, unrepresented, exempt administrative
FTE: 1.0, benefits eligible
Link to Apply: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/43481
Description of University and College:
Portland State University (PSU) is an urban university and Oregon’s largest, offering over 200 programs for Post-baccalaureate Certificates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. We take pride in our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement, and innovation. “Equity-driven research, teaching, and practice” is the motto of the College of Education (COE), Oregon’s largest and most comprehensive college of education. This work is sustained through our engaged research activities and our community-centered, culturally responsive professional-preparation programs with innovative models for preparing diverse professionals who are critically engaged global citizens.
Position Description Summary:
The School Partnership Director facilitates the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with school districts ensuring teacher candidates receive the best possible clinical experiences, and PK-12 teachers and students benefit from working with COE teacher candidates and teaching faculty. The School Partnership Director will oversee all aspects of partnerships with PK12 school districts relating to the placement and supervision of teacher candidates. This person will also develop and manage broader College of Education (COE) partnerships with schools, districts, agencies, and other colleges and universities.
Required Qualifications:
PK12 teaching experience 5 years.
Demonstrated experience with school-university partnerships and a related record of scholarship, as evidenced by partnership work, publications, research/grants, committee services, etc.
Experience developing and negotiating contractual agreements, MOUs, intergovernmental agreements, or other binding agreements between entities.
Commitment to inclusive education as exemplified by service on school/community committees teaching experience, professional development, etc.
Curriculum development experience.
Experience providing professional development to adult learners.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Possession of a valid State-issued driver’s license and successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Principal or Professional Administrator License.
Advanced degree in education or education-related field.
Experience with educational technology use and practices for evaluation of clinical experience.
Experience managing employees.
Compensation and Benefits:
The starting annual salary for this position will be $66,732 at 1.0 FTE, 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
Additional Information:
Required application materials consist of a resume, cover letter, statement of interest, and list of three professional references with contact information.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Katie Hulshizer (search coordinator) at coehrsupport@pdx.edu.
Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and/or multiply-minoritized people are strongly encouraged to apply.
