"Student Support Assistant (Casual)"

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.

PCC 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.

Casual positions at Portland Community College have a working hour limit per fiscal year. Please see the Casual Employment at PCC section below for more details.

Jefferson Middle College is seeking a casual, part-time staff member to support both new and returning Middle College students. The ideal candidate has training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); a strong interest in supporting students who have been historically marginalized; and a deep understanding of the needs of first-generation college students.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Primary Duties

• Work effectively with all Middle College students, including those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds and identities
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students attending the center
• Support students in-person, by phone, and via email
• Refer students to appropriate academic and non-academic resources, including the Accessible Education Office, Financial Aid, Student Learning Centers, Basic Needs Hub, and Identity Centers
• Present program information to small and large groups of students
• Assist students with class registration
• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing department events, presentations, and meetings
• Utilize a variety of technologies, including:
  • Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
  • Zoom and Google Meet
  • Banner systems

Casual Employment at PCC

Casual Employment Categories

• Clerical/Administrative Support: Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Service Assistant/Maintenance: Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Skilled Craft: Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Technical Assistant: Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Professional: Employee can work up to 959 hours in a fiscal year
• Management/Supervisory: Employee can work up to 1039 hours in a fiscal year

Casual Compensation Range $16.30 - $16.30

Potential Benefits Eligibility

As a new Casual employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. 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.