Instructional Administrative Assistant II - Academic Support (2 positions)

Instructional Administrative Assistant II - Academic Support (2 positions)

Requisition ID req1248 Department Student Learning Center

Campus Sylvania Campus and Cascade Campus - one position will be located at the PCC Sylvania Campus, the other position will be located at the Cascade Campus. Employment Type Classified-Full Time Best Consideration Date 6/3/2022 Position Summary

Tutoring Services and Co-Curricular Support is seeking 2 full-time Instructional Administrative Assistants (level II) to join our district team of support staff for Tutoring Services, Learning Gardens and STEAM Centers. The open positions are located in the Student Learning Centers on Cascade (1) and Sylvania (1) campuses and report directly to one of the Managers, Tutoring Services & Co-Curricular Support. We are committed to a culture which values belonging, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive services designed to improve equitable educational outcomes for college students is required for this position. Any current Classified, Confidential or Academic Professional employee may apply. For more info, see the position description:

Candidate Profile

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.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Ability to guide and coordinate the activities of work study and student workers.
  
• Skill and ability producing complex reports using Banner, Argos and Google Suite.
  
• Ability to provide information and guidance to students, staff, faculty, and the community on PCC resources and processes.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
  
• Strong commitment to learning about cultural competency and supporting students, faculty, and staff and those from communities with historically marginalized identities, including, but not limited to: first generation students, students of color, queer and transgender students, and low-income students.
  
• Participates in ongoing reflection and professional development to grow awareness of one’s own cultural background and how it influences perceptions, values, and practices and engages in the way they shape their relationship to students and staff.

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).

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative support experience or one year in a position equivalent to IAA I.
  
• College or business school training may be substituted for up to two years of the administrative experience requirement.
  
• Other equivalent combinations of experience and training will be considered.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Contemporary office practices, procedures and techniques; spelling, vocabulary, math and grammar skills; use and operation of personal computers and associated standard office software, basic customer service standards and principles; other office resources and equipment including phones and telecommunications systems, fax machines, copy machines, TTY devices; general knowledge of the administrative requirement associated with delivering academic programs and services in an educational environment.
• Ability to: Develop and maintain effective working relationships; effectively evaluate a situation or issue and develop sound working solutions; maintain a reliable and dependable attendance record; provide effective and responsive service to department customers and contacts; perform all assigned tasks efficiently and accurately and create and maintain accurate records; possess and demonstrate the required level of proficiency in desktop computers and other assigned software or electronic resources, including the Intranet and Internet, as assigned; learn and utilize Banner and ARGOS; create and maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Position Grade 17 Starting Salary Expectations The first two steps of the range are: $41,052 to $42,284 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Position Grade Salary Range $41052 to $65880 Annual Salary FTE 1 PCC Benefits

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. 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 yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

• Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year
• 11 Paid holidays

View a complete list of PCC benefits .

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions or changes in work flow. Occasional lifting, guiding, or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment may be required. Position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Learned physical skill is required to perform keyboarding and/or ten-key functions. Background Check Required Yes

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

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.