This position works collaboratively with ESOL program faculty, district department chairs, Adult Basic Skills Navigators, dean, and ABS program director to develop strategies for keeping at-risk students in class. Works collaboratively with the Newberg Center director and front desk staff. Serves as liaison and works collaboratively with ESOL district partners. Delivers ESOL district orientation for ESOL levels 1-3 and supports students through the registration process. Works collaboratively with other stakeholders to facilitate and address student and program needs. Coordinate meetings to discuss and encourage retention and completion of students at-risk. Address attrition risk factors identified by the team (e.g., repeated courses, SAP concerns, credit overload, etc.)

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.

• s Student centered approach that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion, development, and growth; collaborative, relational, and reactive to students, faculty, and departmental need
• s Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders while utilizing a trauma informed communication style approach including tone, warmth, understanding, problem solving focused, de-escalating process, and strength-based attitude
• s Self-directed, ability to work in person at the PCC Newberg Center, and to prioritize competing demands. Able to utilize various technology, computer, and software tools (google suite, spreadsheets, zoom, D2L, banner, etc)Experience in facilitating and interpreting a variety of student assessments and diagnostics, for example CASAS and the ESOL Placement Test. Experience leading workshops
• . Attitude of continuous improvement and self-reflection, openness to professional development opportunities for continuous improvemen
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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).

• . Demonstrated experience working in an educational or social service environment
• . Experience working with students or clients in advising and developing goals. Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and culturally diverse populations
• . Experience assessing student needs and coordinating educational and community based services. Experience managing caseload and case files.Bilingual Spanish/Englis
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Note - the successful candidate will also need to meet the following requirements:

• onsite schedule either Monday-Friday late afternoon/evenings (4-8 pm) or Monday-Thursday late afternoon/evenings (4-9 pm). Ability to adhere to College safety and Newberg Center closing procedures
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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.

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  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)

• ) 1 day of sick leave per mont
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• s 3 additional personal leave days per yea
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View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Evening hours are required. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting of marketing materials and display units used for college/high school fairs required. Travel between campuses and various remote sites requires the ability to drive and use of a personal vehicle.