Career Pathways & STEP Programs ManagerRequisition IDreq1250DepartmentCareer PathwaysCampusSEC-Southeast CampusEmployment TypeAdministrative-Full TimeBest Consideration DateFor best consideration, apply by May 23, 2022; applications received after this date are not guaranteed a reviewPosition SummaryThis position reports directly to the Pathways to Opportunity Program Dean. The Career Pathways & STEP manager administers and manages the College Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Training and Employment Program (STEP) grant and Career Pathways programs to include program design, development and implementation. The position responds to inquiries from College departments, the community, and/or external agencies and supervises administrative services professionals, technical/support and/or classified staff.

Portland Community College strives to develop and sustain a collaborative community committed to excellence in teaching and learning so that students are provided the equitable opportunity to successfully achieve their academic goals.

While this position will support Career Pathways & STEP work occurring collegewide, this position will be primarily located at the Southeast Campus, with the possibility of a piloted hybrid schedule.

In order to actualize our commitment to opportunity and equitable student success, we seek transformational leaders who exemplify the PCC Leadership competencies:

PCC Leadership Competencies

Advances Racial and Social Justice

Identifies systemic racism and social oppression and actively works toward their elimination; implements culturally responsive practices and processes to achieve equitable student outcomes.

Drives Vision and Purpose

Articulates and executes a vision for student-centered (flexible, multimodal, inclusive) delivery of instruction and services.

Drives Engagement

Builds ownership in transformational change and establishes conditions for authentic exploration and engagement cross-departmentally to arrive at collaborative solutions that lead to student success.

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 approaches, supports healthy conflict, and develops strong relationships across all disciplines and functional areas to advance institutional goals.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/manager-of-career-pathways-step-programs/

Candidate ProfileThese 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 ability to develop and establish relationships with internal and external partners to collaborate and innovate.
• Experience managing multiple funding streams and grants (federal, state, foundation), including budget and reporting responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to track, manage, and achieve data driven grant performance outcomes.
• Experience leading a diverse team with multiple job titles/specialties across college locations.
• Knowledge of workforce development programs (stackable credentials, Career Pathway Certificates, Integrated Education and Training, etc.).
• Recognizes systemic inequities for historically disenfranchised students and the need to address systems, process, and practices to close opportunity gaps.
• Demonstrates awareness of one’s own cultural background and how it influences perception, values, and practices and how these perceptions, values, and practices shape their leadership.

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 Administration, Education, Organizational Development, Social Science or related area. Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in program management/program coordination related to educational pathways and/or workforce development, higher education, or grants involving multiple external partners including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of PCC LEAD Academy or a comparable external leadership training program may substitute for up to six (6) months of lead or supervisory experience.

OR Bachelor’s Degree in any field AND five (5) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of PCC LEAD Academy or a comparable external leadership training program may substitute for up to six (6) months of lead or supervisory experience.

OR seven (7) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of PCC LEAD Academy or a comparable external leadership training program may substitute for up to six (6) months of lead or supervisory experience.

Position GradeKStarting Salary ExpectationsMinimum $72,283 to range midpoint of $88,547. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.Position Grade Salary Range$72283 to $104810 Annual SalaryFTE1PCC BenefitsPCC offers a 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.

PCC offers a 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.

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. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, 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.

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
- 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
- 1 day of sick leave per month
- 11 holidays
- 3 additional personal leave days per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work environment includes frequent disruptions and changes in priorities. Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Working hours may vary and some evening or weekend work is required. Frequent travel to other locations is required and possession of a current driver license. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Background Check RequiredYesPortland 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

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.