Head Football Coach

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date 12/16/2025 Classification Title Athletics Rank N - No Rank Working Title Head Football Coach Department ATH M Football Position Number D97290 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1 Tenure Status F - Fixed Term

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

Responsible for all aspects of developing and leading a competitive football program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, retaining and counseling student-athletes; monitoring academic progress culminating in graduation; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; supervising assistants; adhering to all rules and regulations of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five years collegiate coaching.
• Demonstrated excellent professional/interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the total welfare of student-athletes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a successful Division I football program both academically and athletically.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCAA Division I experience preferred.

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.

Benefits
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 based on experience. 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 : Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package :

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

Search Details

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Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you first find out about this position?

• PSU Website

• HERCJobs
• Urban League of Portland
• Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
• Oregon Employment Department
• Social Media
• Person Referral
• Career Builder
• Glass Door

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Optional Documents