Instructional Administrative Assistant II

Instructional Administrative Assistant II

Requisition ID req2208 Department Tutoring Center

• RC Campus RC-Rock Creek Campus Employment Type Classified-Full Time Best Consideration Date Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.

Position Summary

Portland Community College is currently seeking an Instructional Administrative Assistant II for

the tutoring center at the Rock Creek campus. Our institution is dedicated to fostering a culture

that values belonging, justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have a

proven commitment to providing culturally responsive and inclusive services that aim to enhance

equitable educational outcomes for college students.

The Instructional Administrative Assistant II role at the Tutoring Center will involve offering

crucial administrative support for tutoring services and curricular assistance at the Rock Creek

campus. The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting the Reading and Writing

Center, as well as the STEAM Center at Rock Creek. Responsibilities will include coordinating

activities and tasks, collaborating to improve educational outcomes, and addressing the diverse

needs of students and staff.

Furthermore, this position will engage in continuous professional development to enhance

cultural competency and deepen awareness. If you believe you possess the qualifications and

dedication required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering this

opportunity to contribute to our commitment to inclusive and equitable education at Portland

Community College.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/iaa-2/

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 Instructional Administrative Assistant I

• College or business school training may be substituted for up to two years of the administrative experience requirement.

• 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.

• Other equivalent combinations of experience and training will be considered.

Position Grade 17 Starting Salary Expectations The first two steps of the range are: $45,909 to $47,287 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Position Grade Salary Range $45,909 to $73,673 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

• 12 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.

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.