"Program Dean for Career Services"

Join our Team at Portland Community College

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. PCC has 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. While serving this community, PCC offers employment to individuals residing in the states of Oregon and Washington.

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. We also strive to 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.

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.

The Career & Academic Planning Department at Portland Community College (PCC) seeks a Program Dean for Career Services to join their team. The Program Dean provides college-wide leadership for career development and services, and directly supervises the Career Services staff on all PCC campuses. Reporting to the Dean of Career & Academic Planning, the Program Dean ensures the development and implementation of a holistic support model that supports students in career exploration, decision making, work-based learning, job search skills, and lifelong learning.

This role will have a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing community colleges and will bring a commitment to serving students in a connected and collaborative model. This role will leverage technology and research-based practices in operations while centering the most marginalized students in programming, outreach, and communications to achieve the vision of equitable student success.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/program-dean/

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Core Competencies:

• Advances Racial and Social Justice: Identifies systemic racism and social oppression and actively works toward their elimination.
• Drives Vision and Purpose: Participates in the creation of and executes a vision for student-centered delivery of instruction and services.
• Drives Engagement: Initiates and drives authentic exploration and engagement cross-departmentally to arrive at collaborative solutions.
• Accelerates Agility and Innovation: Analyzes systems, policies, and practices and commits to continuous program improvement through the strategic use of culturally responsive data.
• Builds Partnerships: Partners to solve problems, adapts communication, and develops strong relationships across disciplines to advance institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Articulate and implement a strategic vision for career services that moves beyond transactional job placement and towards a holistic developmental model (career readiness, decision-making, and lifelong learning).
• Lead and develop career exploration and development curriculum/interventions that are embedded within academic pathways.
• Provides strategic and operational leadership and accountability for the College-wide delivery of high-quality and high-impact career services.
• Uses career/labor market data to inform program development, evaluate effectiveness, and advocate for resources.

Partnerships & Workforce Alignment

• Build and maintain high-value relationships with regional employers to create internships, clinical placements, and apprenticeship opportunities directly relevant to the college's academic programs.
• Collaborate directly with academic deans and faculty to align career services with instruction and student support.
• Partners to solve problems and builds strong relationships across myriad disciplines and functional areas to advance institutional goals.

Operational Oversight & Compliance

• Directly supervise the Career Services staff on all PCC campuses, including hiring, evaluating, training, and disciplining staff as necessary.
• Ensure staff knowledge of, and institutional compliance with, federal, state, and College regulations, policies, and guidance related to career and employment services.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Advance institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals by creating inclusive and equitable career services programs.
• Develop policies and practices that promote culturally responsive career services.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the comprehensive mission of a community college and a commitment to equity-focused career services that address the needs of diverse student populations (e.g., first-generation, low-income, adult learners).

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 qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing career exploration and development curriculum/interventions that are embedded within academic pathways.
• Proven ability to articulate and implement a strategic vision for career services that moves beyond transactional job placement and towards a holistic developmental model (career readiness, decision-making, and lifelong learning).
• Significant experience collaborating directly with academic deans and faculty to align career services with instruction and student support.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using career/labor market data to inform program development, evaluate effectiveness, and advocate for resources.
• Deep understanding of the comprehensive mission of a community college and a demonstrated commitment to equity-focused career services that address the needs of diverse student populations (e.g., first-generation, low-income, adult learners).
• Successful track record of building and maintaining high-value relationships with regional employers to create internships, clinical placements, and apprenticeship opportunities directly relevant to the college's academic programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources, Education, Administration, or related field with five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, advising, career services, or related fields; OR Bachelor's Degree with seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, advising, career services, or related fields.
• Three (3) years of management/supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing career exploration and development curriculum embedded within academic pathways.
• Proven ability to articulate and implement a strategic vision for career services that moves towards a holistic developmental model.
• Successful track record of building and maintaining high-value relationships with regional employers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using career/labor market data to inform program development.

Work Environment:

• Office setting with occasional evening and weekend commitments.
• Regular travel to institutional and community partner sites may be required.

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

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
• Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal 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

The initial salary placement typically is between the minimum ($113,994) to the range midpoint ($139,642). Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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