Respond to inquiries in English and Spanish, and assist
students and families in navigating college services and accessing
appropriate supports.
Schedule appointments for students with the Coordinator, legal
service providers, or campus/community partners.
Support the coordination and logistics of events, including
legal clinics, family nights, Know Your Rights workshops, student
leadership meetings, and CALI outreach activities.
Assist in preparing bilingual communication materials (flyers,
email campaigns, newsletters, and social media posts) for both DRC
and CALI initiatives.
Maintain organized records of student contacts, event
participation, and services accessed, and support data entry and
tracking in spreadsheets or databases, such as Banner.
Assist with room reservations, event set-up, material
preparation, and coordination of student and family workshops.
Translate documents and support Spanish-language communication
as needed for outreach to families and community members.
Help manage basic budget tracking for student supplies, event
materials, and emergency aid documentation under the guidance of
the Coordinator.
Provide administrative support in managing email inboxes,
calendars, inventory, filing systems, and web-based content for
both DRC and CALI.
Support onboarding, scheduling, and informal supervision of
student workers and volunteers assisting in either program.
Actively collaborate with departments such as Financial Aid,
Admissions, Multicultural Centers, and Student Life to support
program referrals and student success.
Attend college trainings, staff meetings, and relevant
committee meetings related to student support and equity.
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for
success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you
will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these success
criteria.
- Demonstrates strong bilingual proficiency in Spanish
and English, along with cultural awareness and sensitivity when
working with Latine, immigrant, undocumented, mixed-status, and
first-generation students and families.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to educational equity and
student success, with the ability to create a welcoming, culturally
responsive, and student-centered environment for historically
underserved communities.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, administrative, and
technology skills, including scheduling, data entry, record
management, attention to detail, and proficiency with Google
Workspace, Microsoft Office, Banner, Workday, or similar
systems.
- Demonstrates the ability to build trusting relationships and
provide exceptional customer service through effective
communication, professionalism, confidentiality, and responsiveness
to students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Demonstrates the ability to coordinate multiple projects and
support program operations, including events, outreach,
communications, and office functions while managing competing
priorities effectively.
- Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving
skills, with the ability to work independently, anticipate needs,
and follow through with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the experiences and strengths
of DREAMers, undocumented, DACA, mixed-status, immigrant, and
first-generation students, and the ability to connect students with
appropriate resources and support.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent equivalent.
- Three (3) years of general office experience. (Up to two years
may be substituted with college/business school training.)
- Experience working in multicultural and/or multilingual
environments.
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English is required for
this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lived experience or demonstrated understanding of DREAMers,
DACA, and mixed-status student experiences.
- Experience supporting college access or transition programs,
ideally for Latine or first-generation students.
- Experience conducting proactive student outreach and supporting
student persistence, retention, or belonging initiatives in higher
education or community-based settings.
- Familiarity with services such as FAFSA/ORSAA, DACA, Advance
Parole, and wraparound student supports.
- Experience using tools such as Google Workspace, Banner,
Workday, Canva, and basic graphic or communication platforms.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention
to confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
Work Environment
- This role is primarily campus-based and student-facing, with
occasional requirements for room and event setup, as well as light
physical activity.,
- Local travel may occasionally be required to support DRC and
CALI outreach events or community partnerships.
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 GradeClassified 15 (A)
Employment TypeFull time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a
competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also
enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation
program
- 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
- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference
Classified Agreement
o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional
vacation hours with years of service)
o 1 day of sick leave per month
o 12 paid holidays
o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
o 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
The initial salary placement typically is between the minimum
$46,787 to 48,191 the range midpoint. 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