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Join our Team at Portland Community College
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
Under the direction of the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, oversees the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Incumbents have overall accountability for providing leadership in long-range planning, program development, problem solving, and staff development in an assigned administrative department. Responds to inquiries from College departments, the community, and/or external agencies and supervises administrative services professionals, paraprofessionals, and technical/support staff. May serve as a member of the President's Leadership Team.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Department Director II is the second level in a three level Department Director series. The Department Director II is distinguished from other Department Directors by its responsibility for a department moderate in scope and complexity. Areas of responsibility require significant job knowledge base. The impact of work and decisions can affect the entire District and will have a longer impact than Level I positions.
Full Classification Description listing Typical Duties, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/dept-dir2/https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/dept-dir2/
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in education, behavioral or social science, public policy, or related field with emphasis on research, planning and assessment activities related to higher education (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).
Five years of experience in research, planning and assessment activities related to higher education. Management and supervisory experience is desired.
Success Criteria: (throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on your demonstration of the following criteria):
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Advanced Knowledge
Institutional Metrics & Program Review Analytics: Deep understanding of developing, implementing, and communicating institutional success metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), continuous improvement analytics, and aligning academic program review with college-wide strategic plans and budget cycles.
Survey Methodology & Research Infrastructure: Advanced knowledge of survey design, sampling methodologies, survey administration policies, and routine data collection frameworks.
Why You'll Love Working Here
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:
A collaborative and inspiring campus community
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Position Grade
Management N
Employment Type
Full time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook
14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
1 day of sick leave per month
12 paid holidays
PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
24 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Minimum $113,994 to range midpoint of $139,642. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
Veterans: DD214
Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions