PSU Human Resources

Training and Development

At Portland State University, we are all life-long learners.

Opportunities for your current and possible future position are listed, Including our most popular offerings. For specialized training, talk with your supervisor about options that may be available to you.

Our Most Popular Offerings

Manager Training


Ongoing development for managers is important! Below are some opportunities for new, current, or aspiring PSU managers to learn and develop, while also building their network of fellow managers.

HR-101: Introduction to Management at PSU

HR-101 is a self-paced, online learning opportunity that introduces the systems, obligations, and terminology to support employees new to supervisory roles at Portland State. Utilizing content presentation and associated quizzes, the course covers four critical areas of employee management:

  • Hiring & Recruitment
  • Payroll, Wage & Hour Law
  • Protected Leaves, ADA, Workers' Compensation
  • Managing Performance

HR-101 is designed to assist supervisory employees during their initial onboarding as well as prepare them to take the next course in the series, HR-201: Manager Basics Training.

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HR:201 PSU Manager Basics Self-Guided Course

HR-201 is the second in the series of manager training courses available to PSU employees in supervisory roles. This course builds on the information presented in HR-101, which you should have taken as a prerequisite to enroll. If you have not taken HR-101, please return to it within Canvas and begin there.

HR-201 is self-guided and provides an in-depth exploration of topics important to PSU supervisors, including:

  • Hiring Best Practices
  • Enabling the Success of your Reports
  • Manager Requirements
  • Performance Management
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New Employee Orientation


All Employees

The New Employee Orientation provides an introduction to Portland State University, including resources, policies, payroll, and benefits. Benefits-Only Information Sessions are offered for employees in benefits-eligible positions and include detail on health insurance, optional benefits, and enrollment details. Employees new to a benefits-eligible position at PSU, are encouraged to attend both sessions. Use the form below to register for the sessions. Contact Human Resources at 503-725-4926 or askhrc@pdx.edu for more information.

Faculty

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) holds a yearly New Faculty Orientation in the fall that covers items such as academic priorities and information about campus resources but does not cover the benefit, payroll and other information covered by the New Employee Orientation. This is primarily for employees in new tenure track and fixed-term positions. Contact OAA for more information about this orientation session.

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Performance Evaluation Writing Workshop


Format: Brief video available anytime.

Audience: Supervisors who are responsible for evaluating employees, and staff who support leaders in the administration of evaluations.

Topics: The video covers the performance evaluation process for employees in non-faculty positions and discusses best practices.

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Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training


To help support and retain veterans, this online training is available to all PSU employees. Supervisors at all levels are encouraged to complete the training.

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PSU Policy Training


PSU employees are responsible for understanding and adhering to all University policies (linked in the Policy List below). These cover standards for the workplace, obligations and restrictions, security, and much more. Below are resources to supplement the policies regarding obligations and security awareness.