Technical and Data Systems Coordinator

Portland state University

Portland, OR

ID: 7298648
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State’s 49-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant centers of culture, business and technology. We are recognized throughout the world for programs like Urban Planning, Social Work, and Environmental Studies that directly engage the community, and aim our students towards the creation of a better, more sustainable world.

The Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education (OCCD) provides leadership in the development and operation of integrated and statewide professional development standards and systems. OCCD promotes professional development to achieve high quality care and education for children and youth, and creates and supports training and education :https://www.pdx.edu/education-career-development/
Position Summary
This position exists within the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education (OCCD). OCCD promotes the quality of childhood care and education for Oregon’s children and families by providing a statewide career development system for practitioners.

This position operates within the technical and data functions of OCCD with the goal of providing program oversight for all of OCCD’s database development, maintenance, policy, and reporting. This position is the subject matter expert on OCCD’s various databases and technology systems, an advocate for evolution, and the point of contact for the development team.

This position includes oversight over all of OCCD’s technical functions for the department. This includes computer system management, technology process, policy, and usage; database development, usage policies and management; data process and report oversight; coordination with other state partners’ database needs and policies; and data input processes and policies.

This position works closely with the director, other OCCD professional staff, as well as early childhood care and education community partners in accomplishing these responsibilities.

This position provides guidance, direction, and supervision to staff who interact with OCCD data systems and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Technology, or a closely related field.

Four years experience as an executive assistant, administrative analyst, research or administrative officer/specialist which included administrative duties, coordination of multiple projects, provision of technical assistance or operations review and maintenance. Two of the required years must include administration or oversight of an on-going project or program, including overseeing the work of people working on the project or program.

Possession of a valid State-issued driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with data systems including creating policies, developing and maintaining data systems as well as provision of technical assistance, operations review and administrative oversight specific to data systems and/or technology.
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 to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined
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 $63,792 and $65,628, 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 : 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
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Special Working Conditions:
This position is designated as “hybrid remote,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in an office environment at Portland State University. The designation of hybrid remote may be subject to change at a future time. This position may require travel and attending meetings off-site. Office environment with computer terminals, printers, multi-line telephones, fax machines, and copy machines. Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm movements. Ability to work at a computer terminal for long periods of time.