Program Dean Career & Transfer Services

Portland Community College

About The Position

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 has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. 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. While serving this community, PCC offers employment to individuals residing in the states of Oregon and Washington. 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. We also strive to 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 [email protected]. Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. The Career & Academic Planning Department at Portland Community College (PCC) seeks a Program Dean for Career Services to join their team. The Program Dean provides college-wide leadership for career development and services, and directly supervises the Career Services staff on all PCC campuses. Reporting to the Dean of Career & Academic Planning, the Program Dean ensures the development and implementation of a holistic support model that supports students in career exploration, decision making, work-based learning, job search skills, and lifelong learning. This role will have a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing community colleges and will bring a commitment to serving students in a connected and collaborative model. This role will leverage technology and research-based practices in operations while centering the most marginalized students in programming, outreach, and communications to achieve the vision of equitable student success. See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/program-dean/

Requirements

Advances Racial and Social Justice: Identifies systemic racism and social oppression and actively works toward their elimination.
Drives Vision and Purpose: Participates in the creation of and executes a vision for student-centered delivery of instruction and services.
Drives Engagement: Initiates and drives authentic exploration and engagement cross-departmentally to arrive at collaborative solutions.
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 develops strong relationships across disciplines to advance institutional goals.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing career exploration and development curriculum/interventions that are embedded within academic pathways.
Proven ability to articulate and implement a strategic vision for career services that moves beyond transactional job placement and towards a holistic developmental model (career readiness, decision-making, and lifelong learning).
Significant experience collaborating directly with academic deans and faculty to align career services with instruction and student support.
Demonstrated proficiency in using career/labor market data to inform program development, evaluate effectiveness, and advocate for resources.
Deep understanding of the comprehensive mission of a community college and a demonstrated commitment to equity-focused career services that address the needs of diverse student populations (e.g., first-generation, low-income, adult learners).
Successful track record of building and maintaining high-value relationships with regional employers to create internships, clinical placements, and apprenticeship opportunities directly relevant to the college's academic programs.
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources, Education, Administration, or related field with five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, advising, career services, or related fields; OR Bachelor’s Degree with seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, advising, career services, or related fields.
Three (3) years of management/supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading and developing career exploration and development curriculum embedded within academic pathways.
Proven ability to articulate and implement a strategic vision for career services that moves towards a holistic developmental model.
Successful track record of building and maintaining high-value relationships with regional employers.
Demonstrated proficiency in using career/labor market data to inform program development.

Responsibilities

Articulate and implement a strategic vision for career services that moves beyond transactional job placement and towards a holistic developmental model (career readiness, decision-making, and lifelong learning).
Lead and develop career exploration and development curriculum/interventions that are embedded within academic pathways.
Provides strategic and operational leadership and accountability for the College-wide delivery of high-quality and high-impact career services.
Uses career/labor market data to inform program development, evaluate effectiveness, and advocate for resources.
Build and maintain high-value relationships with regional employers to create internships, clinical placements, and apprenticeship opportunities directly relevant to the college's academic programs.
Collaborate directly with academic deans and faculty to align career services with instruction and student support.
Partners to solve problems and builds strong relationships across myriad disciplines and functional areas to advance institutional goals.
Directly supervise the Career Services staff on all PCC campuses, including hiring, evaluating, training, and disciplining staff as necessary.
Ensure staff knowledge of, and institutional compliance with, federal, state, and College regulations, policies, and guidance related to career and employment services.
Advance institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals by creating inclusive and equitable career services programs.
Develop policies and practices that promote culturally responsive career services.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the comprehensive mission of a community college and a commitment to equity-focused career services that address the needs of diverse student populations (e.g., first-generation, low-income, adult learners).

Benefits

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 (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook
14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
1 day of sick leave per month
12 paid holidays
PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
24 hours of personal leave per year