Portland Community College
Dean of Career and Academic Planning
Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Join our Team at Portland Community College. Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and the 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. PCC works to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for students and contributing to the economic development of the community.
PCC embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. 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.
What You\'ll Do and Who We Are Looking For PCC is seeking a dynamic, visionary Dean of Career & Academic Planning to join our Enrollment Management & Student Success leadership team. This position provides college-wide leadership for academic advising, career development, and integrated guided pathways student support, as well as direct oversight and supervision of the Pathways Advising and Career Services leaders. The successful candidate will be creative and action-oriented, understanding the challenges facing community colleges and the barriers that our students encounter. The Dean will leverage technology and research-based practices in our operations, centering our most marginalized students to achieve equitable student success.
The location for this position will be at the Southeast Campus, with regular travel to all campuses. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success, the Dean serves as a key leader for Strategic Enrollment Management at PCC and is responsible for leadership in student retention work at the college. This position works closely and collaboratively with leaders and teams across PCC\'s campuses and locations to achieve student success goals.
PCC serves nearly 60,000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. 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. All leaders at Portland Community College are expected to embody our leadership competencies.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/dean-of-career-and-academic-planning/
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:
Participates in the creation of and executes a vision for student-centered (flexible, multimodal, inclusive) delivery of instruction and services.
Drives Engagement:
Initiate and drive 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 disciplines to advance institutional goals.
Our Mission To support student success by delivering access to quality education while advancing economic development and promoting sustainability in a collaborative culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision for Equitable Student Success Recognizing the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to PCC for education, all students will achieve their academic goals through equitable support, quality instruction, clear guidance to persist, and a shared commitment to completion.
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).
Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, career services, or a related field.
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, advising, career services, or related fields.
Four (4) years of management or supervisory experience in higher education.
Additional Qualifications and Abilities
Demonstrated experience leading a comprehensive student success program in academic advising or career services, preferably within a Guided Pathways framework.
Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement comprehensive, integrated student success strategies that improve outcomes, particularly for historically underrepresented students.
Ability to apply initiative, creativity, and systems thinking to develop and refine strategies with continuous improvement.
Proven experience as a collaborative leader; ability to mentor, guide, train and motivate staff and partners to meet goals, empowering team members to contribute to the organization\'s success.
Ability to lead and communicate effectively in a multi-campus environment with change management experience and accountability in dotted-line relationships.
Awareness of the opportunities and challenges facing community college students and the role of community colleges in higher education.
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, and more. You\'ll enjoy:
A collaborative and inspiring campus community
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Position Details
Position Grade:
Management O
Employment Type:
Full time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer:
Comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision, life, disability, long-term care, and more; Oregon PERS contributions; tax-deferred annuities; tuition waivers; access to campus facilities; space rental discounts; generous paid leave.
Additional Benefits and Information
Details on benefits plans, eligibility, and enrollment at pcc.edu/hr/benefits; questions to PCCBenefits@pcc.edu.
The first two steps of the salary range: $125,391 and $139,498 per year; higher placement may be available based on qualifications and equity.
Oregon Veterans\' Preference in Public Employment applies; see the application process for documentation requirements.
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report (ASR) per Clery Act; see Department of Public Safety website for details.
Employment offers contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Portland Community College does not currently sponsor visas (e.g., H1-B).
For questions, contact pccjobs@pcc.edu.
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PCC embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. 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.
What You\'ll Do and Who We Are Looking For PCC is seeking a dynamic, visionary Dean of Career & Academic Planning to join our Enrollment Management & Student Success leadership team. This position provides college-wide leadership for academic advising, career development, and integrated guided pathways student support, as well as direct oversight and supervision of the Pathways Advising and Career Services leaders. The successful candidate will be creative and action-oriented, understanding the challenges facing community colleges and the barriers that our students encounter. The Dean will leverage technology and research-based practices in our operations, centering our most marginalized students to achieve equitable student success.
The location for this position will be at the Southeast Campus, with regular travel to all campuses. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success, the Dean serves as a key leader for Strategic Enrollment Management at PCC and is responsible for leadership in student retention work at the college. This position works closely and collaboratively with leaders and teams across PCC\'s campuses and locations to achieve student success goals.
PCC serves nearly 60,000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. 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. All leaders at Portland Community College are expected to embody our leadership competencies.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/dean-of-career-and-academic-planning/
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:
Participates in the creation of and executes a vision for student-centered (flexible, multimodal, inclusive) delivery of instruction and services.
Drives Engagement:
Initiate and drive 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 disciplines to advance institutional goals.
Our Mission To support student success by delivering access to quality education while advancing economic development and promoting sustainability in a collaborative culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision for Equitable Student Success Recognizing the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to PCC for education, all students will achieve their academic goals through equitable support, quality instruction, clear guidance to persist, and a shared commitment to completion.
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).
Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, career services, or a related field.
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, advising, career services, or related fields.
Four (4) years of management or supervisory experience in higher education.
Additional Qualifications and Abilities
Demonstrated experience leading a comprehensive student success program in academic advising or career services, preferably within a Guided Pathways framework.
Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement comprehensive, integrated student success strategies that improve outcomes, particularly for historically underrepresented students.
Ability to apply initiative, creativity, and systems thinking to develop and refine strategies with continuous improvement.
Proven experience as a collaborative leader; ability to mentor, guide, train and motivate staff and partners to meet goals, empowering team members to contribute to the organization\'s success.
Ability to lead and communicate effectively in a multi-campus environment with change management experience and accountability in dotted-line relationships.
Awareness of the opportunities and challenges facing community college students and the role of community colleges in higher education.
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, and more. You\'ll enjoy:
A collaborative and inspiring campus community
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Position Details
Position Grade:
Management O
Employment Type:
Full time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer:
Comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision, life, disability, long-term care, and more; Oregon PERS contributions; tax-deferred annuities; tuition waivers; access to campus facilities; space rental discounts; generous paid leave.
Additional Benefits and Information
Details on benefits plans, eligibility, and enrollment at pcc.edu/hr/benefits; questions to PCCBenefits@pcc.edu.
The first two steps of the salary range: $125,391 and $139,498 per year; higher placement may be available based on qualifications and equity.
Oregon Veterans\' Preference in Public Employment applies; see the application process for documentation requirements.
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report (ASR) per Clery Act; see Department of Public Safety website for details.
Employment offers contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Portland Community College does not currently sponsor visas (e.g., H1-B).
For questions, contact pccjobs@pcc.edu.
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