Job Details

We are seeking a Director for the Professional Development and Training (PDT) department at PCC. PDT is a self-support department that provides non credit workforce training and skill development courses to individuals, and contracts with local companies to meet their professional development needs. 

We are looking for someone with a strong record of project and program management successes, as well as experience with effective employer partnership building and on-going and robust engagement of a wide variety of stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative and visionary leader to guide the continued growth and development of a successful and innovative department - apply today! 

Primary Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Assistant Associate Vice President for Academic and Career Pathways, oversees the district wide Professional Development and Contract Training department and:

• Directly supervises Academic Professionals and Classified staff. Hires, evaluates, trains, disciplines and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.
• Provides oversight and directs the implementation of internal operations for the PDT department, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; coordinates activities between multiple service areas; works to integrate and coordinate service areas.
• Provides primary leadership in guiding, planning, implementing, evaluating, and modifying processes, and operations related to the department; interprets and applies federal and state mandated guidelines. Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates related programs, projects, and services impacting the college.
• Ensures departmental adherence and compatibility with organizational goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Directs and reviews a variety of reports, reconciliations, work papers, promotional efforts, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, governmental entities, and external agencies.
• Develops and administers department budgets; approves expenditures; reviews financial statements; manages financial operations; implements and allocates resources following budget approval.
• Responds to requests for information and provides subject-matter-expert guidance to other departments, consumers, the general public, and/or outside agencies.
• Collects and analyzes a variety of complex data and information. Performs statistical analysis and summarizes findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, and/or other related groups to communicate information and build relationships regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and/or other pertinent information as appropriate. 
• Serves as a liaison with external agencies and with internal  departments and students in order to provide information on available resources, programs, and/or services.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for internal and external groups.
• Researches and monitors emerging workforce and training trends that may influence future program development.

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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.

• Demonstrated experience with planning and/or executing agreements, MOUs, contracts etc….
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including strategic planning, process and procedure development, budgeting, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience collecting and evaluating data to inform strategic planning and program development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, cultivate and maintain internal and/or external partnerships.
• Experience leading teams to achieve positive outcomes. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 an area as specified in the Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities section above.

• Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Five years of progressively responsible, professional experience related to area of assignment, including four years in a management or leadership capacity.

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.