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 pccjobs@pcc.edu.

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.

Portland Community College’s Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design pathway seeks a full-time Instructional Administrative Assistant II (IAA-2) to support Arts and Design. In addition to strong administrative skills, the successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to collaborate across departments and pathways, contributing to a supportive, team-oriented culture that prioritizes exceptional service to PCC students, partners, and internal stakeholders.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

The Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design Pathway serves students, faculty, industry partners, and community members. AHCD offers a variety of programs, activities, and services in lower division collegiate and career technical education fields and is an integral part of the educational mission of PCC.

Reporting directly to the Arts and Design Program Dean, the Instructional Administrative Assistant II provides an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, inclusive, and enthusiastic candidate to support the daily operations of Architectural Drafting and Design/Building Inspection, Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia, Music and Sonic Arts, Music, and Theatre Arts for the collective teams in the Art, Humanities, Communication and Design Pathway. 

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:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community

• Opportunities for learning and professional development

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.

Position Grade

Classified 17 (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:

- Comprehensive benefit package

- Oregon PERS contribution

- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program

- 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

- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events

- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement

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

The position requires the ability to think and plan strategically, balance multiple priorities, and accomplish goals that further the department's mission and vision of creating a college climate that demonstrates PCC’s commitment to civil rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Key responsibilities may include developing and reviewing the academic schedule; purchasing supplies and equipment via purchasing card and requisitions; initiating and supporting the hiring of staff and faculty; coordinating art model services; monitoring budgets and staffing through reports; overseeing the open lab schedule; and providing day-to-day operational support, including basic technology troubleshooting, facilities coordination, room reservations, workspace upkeep, and reporting safety or maintenance concerns. The role also supports faculty and staff by addressing or facilitating payroll and HR-related needs. 

The IAA-2 primary campus location TBD.

Please apply as soon as possible. This position will close to applicants at midnight on April 30, 2026

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 IAA I.
· College or business school training may be substituted for up to two years of the administrative experience requirement.
· Other equivalent combinations of experience and training will be considered.
 

Success Criteria:

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.

• Advanced proficiency with computer applications and systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Banner, Workday, and virtual meeting platforms)
• Experience monitoring financial transactions and working with budgetary spreadsheets, including identifying errors or areas of overspending (or openness to learning)
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to effectively support and communicate with diverse stakeholders, often while handling frequent interruptions.
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability, including knowing when to seek guidance.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and professionalism, including willingness to learn, navigate change, and maintain confidentiality (FERPA knowledge preferred).

Work Environment 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.

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.

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