Job Details

The Accessibility Advocate Coordinator provides training and mentorship for student leaders who are hired by Accessible Ed & Disability Resources (AEDR). Student leaders engage in programming, participate in the College’s Accessibility Council, and create space for disability culture across PCC’s on-site and online spaces. The Advocate Coordinator works out of the Accessibility Hub at our Southeast campus, with some work performed remotely.

Typical work activities include:

• Mentoring student leaders and providing coaching and programming support

• Providing on-site staffing coverage for activities in the Accessibility Hub

• Connecting student leaders with opportunities to participate in college service

• Creating regular check-ins with student leaders and elevating concerns as appropriate

• Checking activity logs and providing coaching or technical assistance

• Contributing to department efforts that provide professional development materials and opportunities for colleagues

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/educprog/

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 with the social/cultural model of disability 

• Approach to communication that demonstrates curiosity, flexibility, and responsiveness

• Skills in conflict resolution and trauma informed practices

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. Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline, to include coursework in marketing, project management and training, plus one year related work experience. Experience performing the duties described above may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Requires understanding of educational program needs assessment/development methodologies. 

• Ability to organize and maintain complex/technical activities and handle multiple tasks concurrently. 

• Must have ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, within and outside the college district. Ability to provide effective guidance and work direction to others. 

• Proficient in use of personal computer, mainframe and other standard office equipment.

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 yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
8 hours of sick leave per month
24 hours of additional personal leave days per year
12 Paid holidays

View a complete list of PCC benefits.