Program Specialist - Pathways to Opportunity (Temp to June 20, 2026)

Join our Team at Portland Community College

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. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Portland Community College 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.

Please Note : PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.

Classified - Grade 20

Southeast Campus / Hybrid; 80% on campus and 20% remote

Temporary to June 20, 2026

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

The Pathways to Opportunity Program Specialist position reports directly to the Pathways to Opportunity Program Dean.

The Program Specialist assists program staff with duties related to the ongoing support and coordination of the Pathways to Opportunity Program areas, including : (1) Corrections Education, (2) Career Pathways , and (3) Statewide Pathways to Opportunity & STEP .

This work includes facilitating purchase orders, contracts, paying invoices, purchasing goods, supporting travel, and grant reporting.

While this position will support Pathways to Opportunity work occurring college and statewide, this position will be primarily located at the Southeast Campus, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule.

For more information about this position, please see the Job Classification and Description : https : / / www.pcc.edu / hr / employment / classified-jobs / progspecialist

Success Criteria :

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.

Works well independently and collaboratively with college teams, demonstrating skill in taking initiative and approaching problem solving with a customer service solution-focused mindset.

Experience working with contract and grant fund accounting processes and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely dissemination of information to stakeholders and appropriate parties to support informed decision-making.

Strong knowledge of student information systems like Banner or Workday Learning, especially the Finance Module (processing invoices, contracts and purchasing process, reimbursements, hiring procedures, and travel) and Student Modules.

Experience with complex data management, including data collection, research, sorting, analyzing, and reporting of accurate information using tools like Google Suite and MS Excel.

Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural background and how it influences perception, values, and practices and how these perceptions, values, and practices shape their work.

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).

• Positions in this classification typically require a blend of administrative experience, including expertise with technological resources, and experience or training related to the program or service to which assigned.
• A typical way to meet these requirements would be an Associate’s degree or equivalent units and two years of responsible experience related to the program area of assignment.
• Experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment and exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.

Duties typically involve managing multiple priorities, handling interruptions, deadlines and other work pressures.

Some positions may require local and long distance travel and the use of a personal vehicle.

Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding and ten-key functions. Occasional lifting, guiding and / or carrying of light weight materials and equipment.

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, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy :

Position Grade Classified 20 (A)

Employment Type Full time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy :

o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)

o 1 day of sick leave per month

o 12 paid holidays

o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

o 24 hours of personal leave per year

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 PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Starting Salary Expectations

The first two steps of the range are : $58,180.00 to $59,923.00 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.

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 :

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.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check

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 pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions