Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

EXPIRED

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

07/01/2026

Classification Title

Athletics

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

07/01/2026

Classification Title

Athletics

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Department

632800 - ATH M Basketball

Position Number

D90815

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 |
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. | | Position Summary |
The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive men’s basketball 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. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree. - 2-3 years of combined experience coaching or playing at the high school/collegiate level. - Ability to recruit prospective student-athletes. - Knowledge of basketball offense and defense.

| | 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 | | | 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 $43,872 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 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 | | | Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) |
Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.

| | Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? | Yes | | Background Check Required | Yes | | Position End Date (if applicable) | | | If you have questions |
If you have questions, please email Mason Pownall at mpownall@pdx.edu |

Search Details

| Posting Close Date | | | Projected Close Date for Posting | Open Until Finalists Identified | | Application screening begins | | | Quick Link | https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49930 |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you first find out about this position?

   • PSU Website
   • Indeed.com
   • HERCJobs
   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • Social Media
   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
   • Other - Please describe in the next Question

2. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Professional References

Optional Documents

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