Our Vision
Finance and Administration supports the people and place that are Portland State University, an institution committed to impacting the community as a vibrant center for learning, scholarship, research, creativity, and community engagement.
Our Mission
The Finance and Administration Division (FADM) serves Portland State University by:
- Keeping students at the core of our work; honoring the university’s commitment to access, affordability, and inclusion;
- Embracing innovation, creativity, and collaboration to serve the university’s academic mission and strategic goals as outlined in the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan;
- Supporting the full engagement of FADM employees in their work as stewards of the university’s financial, human, and physical resources;
- Maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency;
- Ensuring the long-term viability of the university’s financial and physical resources;
- Creating a safe and healthy campus for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Our Values
- We promote inclusion and equity in all aspects of our work
- We value our employees:
- We treat each other with integrity and respect
- We encourage collaboration among our departments and between university divisions
- We provide multi-directional pathways for communication between employees and leadership
- We commit to effective, supportive, and compassionate leadership
- We provide opportunities for professional growth and development to benefit the individual and the university;
- We strive for excellence in our stewardship of institutional resources:
- We engage in sustainable practices
- We maintain the highest standards of honesty and accountability
- We innovate to ensure long-term sustainability of the institution’s physical and financial resources
- We ensure systems, facilities, and financial management support the achievement of the university’s goals to educate students, pursue groundbreaking research, and engage with the community
- We accept challenges and embrace change