RRI Director
Portland State University
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/18/2025 Classification Title Field, Research, and Outreach Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title RRI Director Department 240200 - RRI Regional Research Institute Position Number D98800 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE Variable .50 to 1.0 -- FTE for Director duties is .50; there may be additional FTE for research, teaching, etc. Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University (PSU), located on a 50-acre campus in downtown Portland, is a nationally acclaimed leader in sustainability and community-based learning. The University’s position in the heart of Oregon’s economic and cultural center enables PSU students and faculty to apply scholarly theory to the real-world problems of business and community organizations.
Portland State offers more than 220 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree options, as well as graduate certificates and continuing education programs. PSU is Oregon’s largest and most diverse university, with some 30,000 students who come from all 50 states and from nearly 100 nations around the world.
Position Summary The Director of the Regional Research Institute for Human Services (RRI) has responsibility for the direction and oversight of the RRI. The RRI Director ensures efficient and effective operations and infrastructure to facilitate successful proposals for external funding and successful completion of awarded projects.
The RRI Director is a 0.50 FTE administrative appointment reporting to the Dean of the School of Social Work. The RRI Director supervises the Operations and Fiscal Manager and the Principal Investigators of the RRI. Minimum Qualifications The RRI Director must have a Ph.D. in social work or a related field.
Although this position is unranked and unrepresented, the RRI Director must have the experience and qualifications and be eligible for a research professorial rank within the School of Social Work.
The RRI Director will be required to develop and maintain an active research portfolio including externally funded projects. Preferred Qualifications 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 TBD with supervisor Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement The starting annual salary rate for this position will be $140,000: because the Director appointment is .50 FTE, salary for Director duties is $70,000 annually. The preferred candidate’s research portfolio may add FTE and pay to the position’s total compensation through externally funded grants. Benefits in this position include 95% premium paid healthcare, retirement plan, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.
Application Instructions Additional Information #internal Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) 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 Search Details Posting Close Date 08/14/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Application screening begins Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48069 Supplemental Questions
Portland State offers more than 220 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree options, as well as graduate certificates and continuing education programs. PSU is Oregon’s largest and most diverse university, with some 30,000 students who come from all 50 states and from nearly 100 nations around the world.
Position Summary The Director of the Regional Research Institute for Human Services (RRI) has responsibility for the direction and oversight of the RRI. The RRI Director ensures efficient and effective operations and infrastructure to facilitate successful proposals for external funding and successful completion of awarded projects.
The RRI Director is a 0.50 FTE administrative appointment reporting to the Dean of the School of Social Work. The RRI Director supervises the Operations and Fiscal Manager and the Principal Investigators of the RRI. Minimum Qualifications The RRI Director must have a Ph.D. in social work or a related field.
Although this position is unranked and unrepresented, the RRI Director must have the experience and qualifications and be eligible for a research professorial rank within the School of Social Work.
The RRI Director will be required to develop and maintain an active research portfolio including externally funded projects. Preferred Qualifications 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 TBD with supervisor Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement The starting annual salary rate for this position will be $140,000: because the Director appointment is .50 FTE, salary for Director duties is $70,000 annually. The preferred candidate’s research portfolio may add FTE and pay to the position’s total compensation through externally funded grants. Benefits in this position include 95% premium paid healthcare, retirement plan, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.
Application Instructions Additional Information #internal Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) 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 Search Details Posting Close Date 08/14/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Application screening begins Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48069 Supplemental Questions
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* This position is open to PSU employees only. Are you a PSU employee currently filling a temporary, limited duration, or regular position? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Professional References Optional Documents
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