DREAMers and Latine Student Success Office Assistant Support (Casual)

Join Our Team at Portland Community College

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.

Portland Community College will also 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].

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. With 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.

Casual positions at Portland Community College have a working hour limit per fiscal year. Please see the Casual Employment at PCC section below for more details.

The College Access Department, within the Student Wellbeing, Engagement & Belonging (SWEB) Division, expands educational access and success for historically underserved students. Through the Unity Resource Center (URC) and College Access Latinx Initiative (CALI), the department provides student navigation, engagement, and resources that support DREAMers, immigrant and refugee communities, and Latine students.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a part-time Office Assistant for approximately 20 hours per week to support DREAMers and Latin Student Success initiatives within the College Access Department. The position provides administrative and student-facing support for URC and CALI, helping coordinate communications, services, and program activities in a welcoming and confidential environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for URC, CALI, and related College Access initiatives.
• Respond to phone, email, Google Chat, and in-person inquiries; refer students and families to appropriate staff and resources.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, room reservations, and program communications.
• Assist with outreach, workshops, orientations, celebrations, and other student engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate program records, participation data, and confidential student information.
• Prepare and distribute program materials and bilingual communications as needed.
• Maintain office supplies and inventories, including purchase and distribution records.
• Collaborate with College Access staff and partners on daily program needs.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of or experience supporting historically underserved students and communities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills in a diverse environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn PCC systems, including MyPCC.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage priorities, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to responsive student service.
• Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency preferred.

Hours:

Approximately 20 hours per week; flexible schedule, Monday–Thursday, based on program needs.

Location: PCC Rock Creek Campus

This position will remain open until filled.

Casual Employment at PCC

Casual Employment Categories

Clerical/Administrative Support

  Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year

Service Assistant/Maintenance

  Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year

Skilled Craft

  Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year

Technical Assistant

  Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year

Professional      

  Employee can work up to 959 hours in a fiscal year

Management/Supervisory

  Employee can work up to 1039 hours in a fiscal year

Casual Compensation Hourly Range

$16.80 - $18.13

Potential Benefits Eligibility

As a new Casual employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

 

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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 [email protected] if you have questions

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.