Join the PCC College Relations Team to support the college's mission of providing high-quality education and workforce development opportunities to meet student and community needs. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Executive Director of College Relations the Workforce Relations Director plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic collaborative relationships between the college and the local business community. The Workforce Relations Director is responsible for a college-wide strategy for business and industry outreach, initiating and managing efforts to establish partnerships, secure sponsorships, and create mutually beneficial connections that enhance the college's programs and services. Key responsibilities and job functions will include Identify and Cultivate Business PartnershipsPromote College Programs and ServicesCollaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders
Join the PCC College Relations Team to support the college's mission of providing high-quality education and workforce development opportunities to meet student and community needs. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Executive Director of College Relations the Workforce Relations Director plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic collaborative relationships between the college and the local business community. The Workforce Relations Director is responsible for a college-wide strategy for business and industry outreach, initiating and managing efforts to establish partnerships, secure sponsorships, and create mutually beneficial connections that enhance the college's programs and services.
Key responsibilities and job functions will include
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/dept-dir/
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.
Familiarity with the local business community and economic trendsAbility to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to engage effectively with the college community and external partnersStrong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, are essential which includes the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise, and accessible mannerExcellent organizational and project management skills Champions and advances cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion as a fundamental core value
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 Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related fieldFive years of progressively responsible, professional experience related to marketing and communications, includingFour years in a management or leadership capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, public affairs or a related field7+ years of experience in business development, partnership building, or community outreach
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. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. 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.Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)- 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month- 1 day of sick leave per month- 12 holidays- 3 additional personal leave days per year
View a complete list of PCC benefits.
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:
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.
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