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 [email protected].

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.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

This is a Temporary position funded until 6/30/2033.

Under the direction of management in the Office of Planning and Construction, the Associate Space Planning Manager is responsible for managing the college’s space inventory and utilization data, and informing the assignment of space for the college. This position is considered a technical resource that can make recommendations to better maximize space utilization. It is intended to inform college initiatives related to space and ensure that existing physical facilities are used effectively and efficiently. This is a highly collaborative position requiring coordination and alignment with a number of college programs including Academic and Student Affairs, Facility Management Services, Scheduling and others. It will engage and facilitate discussion with staff at all levels of the college and be guided by the overarching principles of teamwork, accountability, and stewardship of public resources.

Classification Description: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/associate-space-planning-project-manager/

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.

Four years of demonstrated experience in space management in a campus setting Proficiency in a variety of computer-aided design software and space planning tools.

Success Criteria - (throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on your demonstration of the following criteria):

- Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills with experience in gathering, assessing and interpreting data and offering clear recommendations

- Confident visual, written, and oral communication skills including experience with group facilitation and the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences.

- Demonstrated history of taking initiative and proactively coordinating and prioritizing tasks to ensure resources are employed appropriately.

- Proficiency with space management software as well as Revit and AutoCad.

- Familiarity with the unique characteristics of a campus setting and managing and/or coordinating multiple projects in a number of different locations

- Familiarity with design and Construction management principles and facility planning principles

- The ability to bring order and direction to complex or ambiguous challenges and accurately deliver complex materials in a timely manner

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.

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Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

• 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

• Oregon PERS contribution - 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

• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement

• 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

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

• Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook

  • 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month

  • 1 day of sick leave per month

  • 12 paid holidays

  • PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

  • 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 [email protected] if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Minimum $85,646 to range midpoint of $104,917. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, 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:

• 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 [email protected] if you have questions