Pathway Advisor -Career and Academic Planning

portlandcc; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Community College (PCC) seeks two Pathway Advisors – Academic Advising Specialist to provide asset‑based advising and retention support for a diverse student population. You will help students meet educational goals, engage with career development, and apply advising theories in practice.

In this role you will leverage technology to outreach proactively, manage caseloads, and work with staff and community resources to support student success across PCC campuses in Oregon and Washington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of professional experience in an educational setting providing academic advising, career counseling, student retention/coaching, or related student services.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding and practical application of student development, career development and student learning theories.
• Exhibit an understanding of the purpose of higher education, particularly within the context of a community college, to better serve our diverse student population.
• Possess a strong awareness of equity issues, as well as opportunity and achievement gaps at community colleges, and actively work to address these challenges.
• Demonstrate experience providing support and resources to students that enables them to meet and exceed their educational and career goals.
• Understand and engage with cultural differences, demonstrating relational skills that allow effective advising across diverse student backgrounds.
• Leverage current technologies to conduct proactive outreach, manage caseloads efficiently, and foster clear, consistent communication with students.
• Experience working collaboratively with educational staff and community resources to coordinate student support and engagement utilizing a student‑centered approach.

Skills

Student development theory

Career development

Equity awareness

Communication with diverse students

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 [e-mail].

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.

The Department of Career and Academic Planning is excited to announce two openings for a dynamic and student‑centered Pathway Advisor – Academic Advising Specialist! This role is perfect for someone passionate about providing asset‑based academic advising and retention services within our Division of Academic and Career Pathway Guidance.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

• Demonstrate an understanding and practical application of student development, career development and student learning theories.
• Exhibit an understanding of the purpose of higher education, particularly within the context of a community college, to better serve our diverse student population.
• Possess a strong awareness of equity issues, as well as opportunity and achievement gaps at community colleges, and actively work to address these challenges.
• Demonstrate experience providing support and resources to students that enables them to meet and exceed their educational and career goals.
• Understand and engage with cultural differences, demonstrating relational skills that allow effective advising across diverse student backgrounds.
• Leverage current technologies to conduct proactive outreach, manage caseloads efficiently, and foster clear, consistent communication with students.
• Experience working collaboratively with educational staff and community resources to coordinate student support and engagement utilizing a student‑centered approach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Two years of professional experience in an educational setting providing academic advising, career counseling, student retention/coaching, or related student services.

Preferred campus location: Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast, or the Sylvania campus.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/academic-advising-specialist/

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 commun