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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.

Academic Professional - 4
Full Time

Community Workforce Development is currently hiring for a new grant-funded position located at PCC's Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue. Funding for this position is through a grant currently funded through December 2029. This position will provide services at multiple locations such as the Willow Creek Opportunity Center so travel is required.

The Opportunity Centers host career exploration and preparation activities, a range of credit and noncredit training programs, relationship-building with community and community-based organizations (CBOs), and employer recruitment. We strive to close opportunity gaps, prepare students for success in training and education, and to provide integrated services to support equitable student success.

This new position, as part of the Portland Clean Energy Fund's (PCEF) Collaborating for Climate Action project, is designed to recruit and support participants with navigating careers and educational opportunities within the clean energy/technology industry. This individual will design and teach curriculum for an on-ramp, non-credit class called "Discover Clean Energy" and connect with community-based organizations and events to recruit students.

This position is contingent upon the renewal or acquisition of additional funding. Layoff is determined by seniority.

See full position description here: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/trainedspec/

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Clean Energy Trainer/Education Specialist

Candidate Profile

• Designs short-term workforce training programs for a diverse student population. Duties include the development of customized curriculum, assessment instruments, and competencies for completion and student evaluation methods.
• Liaises with other PCC academic departments in developing the training program as one of the goals of the training is to support enrollment of diverse student populations into targeted pathways related to the project.
• Advises and assists students/clients in establishing educational and career goals in clean energy/technology.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates recruitment strategies for the designed training program, which includes, but is not limited to, tabling at community resource events or college and career fairs and participating in other public forums.
• Conducts strategic outreach to community-based organizations to support their staff and clients in navigating PCC's climate action programs.
• Develops partnerships with local community-based agencies and high schools in identifying and recruiting targeted student/client populations.
• Liaises with industry partners to support curriculum development and contribute to the classroom experience.
• Evaluates and screens program applicants. Assesses student/client needs through interviews or evaluating test scores.
• Assists students/clients in the enrollment process including referring to appropriate college services for specialized assistance or counseling.
• Develops and implements programs or events to assist students/clients in transitioning to an educational environment.
• Researches labor market information, employer needs, program capacity and student needs in order to develop new and innovative programs and curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

• Demonstrated passion for/understanding of clean energy sector such as knowledge of emerging climate technologies, particularly in fleet and facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop student-centered curricula that is accessible to multiple learning styles.
• Experience analyzing and developing curriculum needs based on stakeholder input.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Proven ability to establish positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, employers, and community-based partners.
• Customer-service mindset when supporting CBO partners and proactive mindset in developing new partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to track and assess program outcomes, client progress, and the impact of the services provided and use of data to help refine and improve the support offered to students.
• Experience guiding students in setting and achieving their education and career goals through personalized coaching and support.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations such as the Willow Creek Opportunity Center, Swan Island campus, Sylvania campus, and Rock Creek campus on a weekly basis.
• Flexibility to attend events in the evenings or weekends when required.

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).

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in an educational or training environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with college students, individuals from low-income communities, developmentally or physically disabled adults, or at-risk populations.

Work Environment

Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
Work is typically performed in an office/classroom environment both on-site and off-site. Incumbents regularly travel between campuses and remote sites, requiring the ability to drive and use of personal vehicle.

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
Academic Professional 4 (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 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 - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -
  
  Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement

Paid Leave:

• Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 12 holidays
• PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)
• 1 additional personal leave day per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Starting Salary Expectations

The first two steps of the range are: $54,877.00 to $61,881.00 per year. Higher salary placement may be available 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