Portland Community College Looking for Student Resource Specialist-ABE/ESOL Bilingual (Temporary/Part-time) Full Time

Requisition ID: req1999

Department
Newberg Center

Campus: Newberg Center

Employment Type
Acad Prof BU-PartTime

Best Consideration Date
Apply Immediately; this job posting will be closed once sufficient qualified applications have been received.

Position Summary

This is a temporary opportunity for a part-time (0.5FTE) position. The anticipated duration is through December 20, 2024.
The Adult Basic Skills Navigator is responsible for providing a broad range of services in support of students enrolled in the ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Incumbents initiate student contact to ensure student success, provides career and vocational advising, admissions advising; researches and evaluates available community services in assisting students at removing barriers, and develops and implements recruitment, retention, and transition strategies. Designs and delivers student success workshops. 

This position works collaboratively with ESOL program faculty, district department chairs, Adult Basic Skills Navigators, dean, and ABS program director to develop strategies for keeping at-risk students in class. Works collaboratively with the Newberg Center director and front desk staff. Serves as liaison and works collaboratively with ESOL district partners. Delivers ESOL district orientation for ESOL levels 1-3 and supports students through the registration process. Works collaboratively with other stakeholders to facilitate and address student and program needs. Coordinate meetings to discuss and encourage retention and completion of students at-risk. Address attrition risk factors identified by the team (e.g., repeated courses, SAP concerns, credit overload, etc.)

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/student-resource-specialist/

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.

• Experience working with, supporting, and advocating for adult learners, especially English Language Learners and with those who have been underserved and historically marginalized.  Ability to use a trauma-informed approach, and a growth mindset to support students. Knowledge of community resources
• Student centered approach that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion, development, and growth; collaborative, relational, and reactive to students, faculty, and departmental needs
• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders while utilizing a trauma informed communication style approach including tone, warmth, understanding, problem solving focused, de-escalating process, and strength-based attitudes
• Self-directed, ability to work in person at the PCC Newberg Center, and to prioritize competing demands. Able to utilize various technology, computer, and software tools (google suite, spreadsheets, zoom, D2L, banner, etc) 
• Experience in facilitating and interpreting a variety of student assessments and diagnostics, for example CASAS and the ESOL Placement Test. Experience leading workshops.
• Attitude of continuous improvement and self-reflection, openness to professional development opportunities for continuous improvement

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 in Education, Psychology, Social Science, Counseling, or related field. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated experience working in an educational or social service environment.
• Experience working with students or clients in advising and developing goals. Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and culturally diverse populations.
• Experience assessing student needs and coordinating educational and community based services. Experience managing caseload and case files.
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Note – the successful candidate will also need to meet the following requirements:

• Ability to work an onsite schedule either Monday-Friday late afternoon/evenings (4-8 pm) or Monday-Thursday late afternoon/evenings (4-9 pm).
•  Ability to adhere to College safety and Newberg Center closing procedures.

Position Grade
3

Starting Salary Expectations
$25.46/hour to $27.28/hour (Step 3); based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Position Grade Salary Range
$25.46 to $44.15 Hourly Wage

FTE
0.5

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 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.

*Please note: Temporary Academic Professional employees 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)

• Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of services)
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 11 holidays
• 3 additional personal leave days per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Evening hours are required. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting of marketing materials and display units used for college/high school fairs required. Travel between campuses and various remote sites requires the ability to drive and use of a personal vehicle.

Background Check Required: Yes