Job Details
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 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 Student Services Navigation Centers are seeking a dynamic and student-focused individual to join our team as a Student Services Navigator. In this front-line, customer service-oriented role, you will serve as a one-stop resource for students and community members, providing exceptional support across multiple service modalities. As the first point of contact, you will play a critical role in welcoming and assisting individuals—whether they arrive with general questions, complex concerns, or are experiencing frustration. You will provide clear, compassionate guidance and accurate information, drawing on a strong working knowledge of key partner departments across the College. Navigators are expected to actively maintain this knowledge to ensure they can represent those areas effectively and offer timely, relevant support. When needed, you will help connect individuals to appropriate college staff for more specialized assistance. In addition to providing direct support, you will have access to student systems to process registrations and perform other essential functions on behalf of students and the College.
This work is fast-paced and will continue to evolve in response to the changing needs of students and the community. Navigators must have a service mindset, be adaptable, solutions-oriented, and ready to grow with the role as services, systems, and student expectations continue to shift. This position is essential in creating a seamless, student-centered experience that supports success, reduces barriers, and fosters a sense of belonging throughout the student journey.
This position is fully ONSITE with limited remote work opportunities, as determined by the supervisor as applicable.
In your cover letter, please address: Your interest in the position How you meet the minimum qualifications and success criteria
Here is the job classification: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/student-services-navigator/
What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
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.
- Demonstrates consistent professionalism in handling difficult situations, de-escalating conflicts, and ensuring positive student experiences.
- Demonstrates an understanding of supporting students beyond transactional assistance.
- Demonstrates adaptability to changing work requirements, a dynamic environment, and constantly changing technology.
- Demonstrates knowledge of strategies to support individual student centered experiences based on factors such as, race, gender, linguistic diversity, and socioeconomic status.
- Is capable of working independently and collaboratively, in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to contribute to a team-oriented service environment.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. One year of college level coursework in Student Services, Business, Service Industry, Sociology, Communication or a related field.
- One year of relevant experience may substitute for the college level coursework.
- Two years’ experience in general office support or one year experience in a student or customer service environment with considerable public contact providing technical assistance and guidance to others and working with complex procedures and regulations.
- Bi-lingual skill is required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience in admissions, enrollment, financial aid, or student advising, particularly in a high-volume, customer-facing role.
- Strong Customer Service & Conflict Resolution Skills – Experience handling difficult situations professionally, de-escalating conflicts, and providing excellent student support across multiple service channels.
- Ability to Work Independently & Collaboratively – Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and teamwork skills to navigate student needs efficiently while working with cross-functional teams.
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 community, you’ll enjoy: 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 GradeClassified 18 (A)
Employment TypeFull time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy: Comprehensive benefit package Oregon PERS contribution Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program 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 Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service) o 1 day of sick leave per month o 12 paid holidays o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed) o 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 PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Minimum $54,908 to range midpoint of $56,555. 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
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.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions