Hawai'i assistant receiver coach Craig Stutzmann is expected to accept a football coaching job at Portland State.

Stutzmann has an in-person interview with PSU head coach Jerry Glanville today in Portland.

A vacancy was created on the PSU staff when receiver coach Kevin Strasser was hired as senior offensive consultant for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.

Glanville, who was UH's defensive coordinator in 2005 and 2006, said he cannot comment on the successor until a contract has been signed.

Glanville said an official announcement is expected tomorrow.

As a standout slotback, Stutzmann is eighth on the UH career list with 177 receptions in 46 games. Although he is classified as a graduate assistant, Stutzmann is in charge of the Warrior receivers.

"I love Hawai'i, and I love the program, but at this time in my life, it would be beneficial for me to take this opportunity," Stutzmann said.

Stutzmann and his wife, Briana, have a 2-month-old son. A graduate assistant receives tuition and a small stipend.

The PSU coaching job pays about $30,000 annually. But the position comes with benefits — a UH graduate assistant does not receive medical benefits — and Oregon does not have a sales tax.

"It's a fulltime position," Stutzmann said. "I have a family. This would be a way to get my foot in the door. The ultimate dream would be to start off at UH. Unfortunately, there's nothing available right now."

If he were to leave, his brother, freshman wideout Billy Ray Stutzmann, would remain at UH.

"I talked to my brother," Stutzmann said. "He's going to stay. This is a great fit for him."