"Program Specialist - Pathways to Opportunity (Temp to June 20, 2026)"

Program Specialist - Pathways to Opportunity (Temp to June 20, 2026)

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, 97280-0990

Category: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

****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, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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.

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.

Portland Community College will 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.*

Classified - Grade 20
Southeast Campus/Hybrid; 80% on campus and 20% remote
Temporary to June 20, 2026

****What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For****

The Pathways to Opportunity Program Specialist position reports directly to the Pathways to Opportunity Program Dean.
The Program Specialist assists program staff with duties related to the ongoing support and coordination of the Pathways to Opportunity Program areas, including: (1) Corrections Education, (2) Career Pathways, and (3) Statewide Pathways to Opportunity & STEP.
This work includes facilitating purchase orders, contracts, paying invoices, purchasing goods, supporting travel, and grant reporting.

While this position will support Pathways to Opportunity work occurring college and statewide, this position will be primarily located at the Southeast Campus, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule.

For more information about this position, please see the Job Classification and Description: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/progspecialist

Success Criteria:
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.

• Works well independently and collaboratively with college teams, demonstrating skill in taking initiative and approaching problem solving with a customer service solution-focused mindset.
• Experience working with contract and grant fund accounting processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely dissemination of information to stakeholders and appropriate parties to support informed decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of student information systems like Banner or Workday Learning, especially the Finance Module (processing invoices, contracts and purchasing process, reimbursements, hiring procedures, and travel) and Student Modules.
• Experience with complex data management, including data collection, research, sorting, analyzing, and reporting of accurate information using tools like Google Suite and MS Excel.
• Demonstrated awareness of one's own cultural background and how it influences perception, values, and practices and how these perceptions, values, and practices shape their work.

Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• Positions in this classification typically require a blend of administrative experience, including expertise with technological resources, and experience or training related to the program or service to which assigned.
• A typical way to meet these requirements would be an Associate's degree or equivalent units and two years of responsible experience related to the program area of assignment.
• Experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment and exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.
Duties typically involve managing multiple priorities, handling interruptions, deadlines and other work pressures.
Some positions may require local and long distance travel and the use of a personal vehicle.

Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding and ten-key functions. Occasional lifting, guiding and/or carrying of light weight materials and equipment.

****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
Classified 20 (A)

Employment Type
Full 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
* Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal 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

Starting Salary Expectations

The first two steps of the range are: $58,180.00 to $59,923.00 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.