POSITION SUMMARY
Portland Community College’s Veterinary Technology (VT) program is a regional leader in educating the next generation of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT). We are currently looking for a Program Support Specialist who has strong CVT knowledge and experience, can balance academic rigor with practical application, and is committed to equitable student success.
The Program Support Specialist plays a vital role in the Veterinary Technology Program and is based at PCC’s Rock Creek Campus. This position’s primary responsibilities are
Kennel Management, including the procurement and disposition of program animals and accompanying USDA documentation
Casual & student worker supervision & coordination
Lab Support for Vet Tech courses
For additional information please visit the Veterinary Technology website
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/veterinary-technician-program-specialist/
In addition to the minimum qualifications, we are seeking candidates with the qualifications below. 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.
In your application materials, please clearly address your experience with the following Success Criteria.
Ability to professionally collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple external and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and resourcefully to progressively meet multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated experience educating diverse populations, while utilizing strong interpersonal skills in group and one-on-one settings.
Experience working as lead CVT, or managing employees, including schedule coordination and supervising the day-to-day work of part-time employees.
Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of the medical team to maintain animal health and well-being.
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).
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or the equivalent in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited institution, and
At least 5 years experience working in a veterinary hospital, clinic, research facility, or the equivalent, and
State of Oregon Certification as a licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT), or license-eligible with license acquired prior to initial teaching assignment.
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 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.*Please note: Temporary Academic Professional employees are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)- Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of services)- 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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