Program Manager I

PCC Portland Community College; Washington; On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Community College in Oregon seeks a Program Manager I to lead the Margaret Carter Skills Center (MCSC). You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, and manage participant services, ensuring programs align with grant requirements and college priorities.

You will partner with the Community Resource Advocate to expand partnerships, monitor budgets and outcomes, and support grant-funded activities while building inclusive services for diverse learners across the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Social Science, Business Administration, Educational Leadership, or related field; relevant experience may substitute year-for-year.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in community education, workforce development, student services, or a related area.
• Two years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience with direct supervision and feedback.
• Spanish bilingual ability is an additional strength.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of MCSC, supervising staff and coordinating operations and participant services.
• Monitor program resources, ensure service delivery aligns with college policies and grant requirements.
• Develop outreach strategies and partnerships to expand access to education and career pathways.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance for grant-funded activities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Budget monitoring

Community engagement

Bilingual English/Spanish

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].

Summary

The Program Manager I leads the Margaret Carter Skills Center (MCSC) in providing accessible education, workforce development, career readiness, and skills‑building opportunities. The position ensures programs and services are effectively implemented, responsive to community needs, and aligned with MCSC goals and College priorities. The Program Manager I oversees a focused program area with responsibility for daily operations, staff supervision, program implementation, participant services, operational planning, and routine budget and grant administration. The position provides direct supervision and operational leadership for assigned staff and works collaboratively with the Community Resource Advocate to coordinate participant support, outreach, community partnerships, and resource navigation. The position exercises independent judgment in managing day‑to‑day operations while working within established College policies and approved program plans. See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/program-mgr1/

What You’ll Do and Who We Are Looking For

The Program Manager I is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of MCSC, with direct responsibility for supervising and developing staff, coordinating operations and participant services, and monitoring program resources. The position exercises independent judgment in setting operational priorities, addressing staff and program needs, and ensuring effective service delivery within established College policies, grant requirements, and approved program plans.

Duties and Responsibilities specific to Margaret Carter Skills Center (MCSC)

• Coordinate the implementation of Computer Fundamentals, Sewing, STEAM, CAT Studio, career‑readiness, and digital literacy programming.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and operational direction to the Community Resource Advocate to ensure effective participant support, referrals, outreach, and community resource coordination.
• Collaborate closely with the Community Resource Advocate to develop outreach strategies, strengthen community partnerships, coordinate participant services, and improve access to resources that support student success.
• Supervise Professional Casual instructors and Office Support staff to ensure effective scheduling, customer service, instructional support, and daily program operations.
• Coordinate participant intake, referrals, follow‑up, and engagement activities.
• Monitor instructional supply inventories, facility operations, and equipment needs.
• Recommend operational improvements to the Dean.
• Monitor program participation, engagement, and outcomes; maintain accurate program data and prepare reports to support assessment, grant requirements, and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of grant‑funded activities, including monitoring program expenditures, maintaining required documentation, and ensuring activities align with established grant requirements and program goals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with PCC departments, community‑based organizations, educational partners, and employers to expand participant access to education, training, career pathways, and supportive resources.
• Coordinate safe and effective operation of instructional and STEAM/CAT Studio spaces, including equipment use, training protocols, supplies, and compliance with applicable college procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience directly supervising employees, not simply serving as a lead.
• Evidence of setting expectations, coaching, giving feedback, addressing performance concerns, managing conflict, developing employees, and building an accountable and collaborative team.
• Experience independently managing day‑to‑day operations of a program or service area, including staffing, schedules, services, priorities, facilities/resources, and solving operational problems.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse and historically underserved communities.
• Shows cultural responsiveness, relationship‑building, understanding of barriers to access, and an ability to create welcoming and inclusive services.
• Spanish‑English bilingual ability is an additional strength.
• Experience with workforce development, adult education, career readiness, digital literacy, college access, community education, CTE/STEAM, or similar programming.
• Understand how education and skills development connect participants to employment, education, and career pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor budgets or grant‑funded activities, maintain documentation, use data to track participation/outcomes, prepare reports, and ensure work is completed according to requirements and established goals.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with community organizations, educational partners, employers, internal departments, and other stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly, follows through, and can represent MCSC professionally.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Social Science, Business Administration, Educational Leadership, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute year‑for‑year.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in community education, workforce development, student services, or a related area.
• Two years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience, including direct responsibility for supervising staff, providing coaching and performance feedback, managing employee performance, and supporting staff development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience leading workforce development, adult education, college access, career pathways, community engagement, or student success programs.
• Experience building cross‑sector partnerships and managing grants, contracts, budgets, and program operations.
• Experience using data to evaluate effectiveness, strengthen programs, and advance equitable student outcomes.
• Knowledge of workforce readiness, digital literacy, STEAM/CTE, and micro‑credentials, with demonstrated experience serving diverse and historically underserved populations through culturally responsive and inclusive practices.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is generally performed in office, classroom, laboratory, and community settings with occasional travel between PCC locations and partner sites.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community

Opportunities for learning and professional development. Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Position Grade Management I Employment Type Full time Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

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 Oregon PERS contribution – 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 Tax‑deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre‑tax dollars for retirement. 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. Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events. Generous Paid Leave (Pro‑rated by FTE for Part‑Time Employees). Reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month, 1 day of sick leave per month, 12 paid holidays, PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed). 24 hours of personal leave per year. More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

The initial salary placement typically is between the minimum $72,765 to $89,135 the midpoint range. Placement will generally not exceed the mid‑point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

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: Veterans: DD214; Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA.

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