Assistant Coach, Football - Offensive Line​/Game Run

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept. 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 22,000 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.

Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive football program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, and counseling student‑athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; adhering to all rules and regulations of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky Conference.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum three years collegiate coaching/collegiate competition.
• Excellent professional/interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to the total welfare of student‑athletes.
• Commitment to developing a successful Division I football program both academically and athletically.

• Experience creating an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Effective and respectful communication within diverse cultural contexts.
• Experience working in multicultural, inclusive settings with a willingness to continuously improve.
• Knowledge of PSU policies on prohibited discrimination & harassment and professional standards of conduct.

• 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.

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

Information on work days and hours is not provided in the posting.

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. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $65,100 and $73,000, but may be negotiated above this rate. 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.

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