Job Description
Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge. Salary Range: $48,000 - $59,000 Reports to: Director, MSW (Primary supervisor); Director, MNL (Secondary supervisor) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Program Coordinator provides high-level administrative and operational support for Pacific University's Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master's in NonProfit Leadership (MNL) programs. Serving as a central pillar within the Graduate and Professional Division, this role acts as the primary liaison between students, faculty, and university-wide service departments on behalf of their program directors. The Coordinator is responsible for optimizing program workflows and collaborating with Executive Assistants and Budget Managers to align divisional practices, streamline event programming, and ensure a seamless experience for a diverse community of graduate scholars. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Align divisional operations by collaborating regularly with Executive Assistants and Budget Managers to standardize program management practices across the college. Serve as a strategic liaison between the division and university-wide service departments to ensure seamless communication and resource sharing. </