What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathway Advisor - Academic Advising Specialist position at Portland Community College?
Portland Community College is excited to announce 2 openings for a dynamic and student-centered Pathway Advisor - Academic Advising Specialist! This role is perfect for someone passionate about providing asset-based academic advising and retention services within our Division of Academic and Career Pathway Guidance.
As a Pathway Advisor, you will play a key role in helping students develop their academic goals and create both long- and short-term academic plans. Additionally, you'll provide valuable information on both credit and non-credit programs at PCC.
We're looking for someone who excels at building and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators within their assigned pathway. You will engage with students consistently through ongoing outreach, supporting PCC's commitment to equitable access for all. Your approach will be holistic, addressing students' academic, work, health, and financial needs, while ensuring they are aware of essential resources like food, housing, and transportation support.
The successful candidate will be versatile in supporting our students through various modalities, including virtual, in-person, phone, and email. Flexibility is key, as the role may require evening and weekend hours to meet student needs.
At Portland Community College, we are committed to equitable student success and continuously evolving our advising role to better serve our students. If you're ready to work in an environment dedicated to holistic support and making a significant impact on our community, we encourage you to apply today!
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.
Demonstrate an understanding and practical application of student development, career development and student learning theories.- Exhibit an understanding of the purpose of higher education, particularly within the context of a community college, to better serve our diverse student population.
- Possess a strong awareness of equity issues, as well as opportunity and achievement gaps at community colleges, and actively work to address these challenges.
- Demonstrate experience providing support and resources to students that enables students to meet and exceed their educational and career goals.
- Understand and engage with cultural differences, demonstrating relational skills that allow for effective advising across diverse student backgrounds.
- Leverage current technologies to conduct proactive outreach, manage caseloads efficiently, and foster clear, consistent communication with students.
- Experience working collaboratively with educational staff and community resources to coordinate student support and engagement utilizing a student-centered approach.
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 from an accredited institution.- Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Two years of professional experience in an educational setting providing academic advising, career counseling, student retention/coaching, or related student services.
PCC currently 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. A portion of the 6% will be diverted to The Employee Pension Stability Account as mandated by Senate Bill 1049. 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 courses offered at PCC for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age; plus partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions.
- Please note: Temporary Full-Time Faculty are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.
Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
- 1 day of sick leave per month - 12 holidays
- 3 additional personal leave days per yea
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View a complete list of PCC benefits.
- 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.
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
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. Special Conditions for this position: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Campus Security Authorities must immediately report Clery Act crimes that occurred on Portland Community College’s Clery geography on the Crime Incident Report (CIRTrac™) located on the Department of Public Safety’s Clery Act compliance webpage. Following entry of a report on CIRTrac™ PCC’s Clery Specialist will (1) analyze the report for issuance of a timely warning or emergency notification; and (2) will determine if the report should be included in the annual statistical disclosures. The Clery Specialist shall annually assign CSAs online Clery Act training to ensure they are provided proper training to fulfill their reporting responsibilities required by the Clery Act and PCC’s Clery Act policy
Salary : $62,753 - $108,812
