Since 1995 enrollment growth has been robust. The School of Extended Studies has received national recognition for innovative programs and for building partnerships with academic programs. The School offers yearlong professional and personal development as well as Summer Session offerings. The foci of the programs are professional development, degree completion, the arts, and intensive English for international students. Summer Session serves more than 8,200 students in courses that are scheduled with unusual flexibility and in a variety of formats.
Most departments offer both courses required for degree programs and experimental courses.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including leadership for programs that include professional and management development, distance learning, and degree and certificate offerings. An earned doctorate is required. Salary commensurate with experience. The position is available beginning July 1, 2001. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity institution.