Cooperative Education/Student Employment Specialist
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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 Cooperative Education/Student Employment Specialist is responsible for working with students, faculty, and employers to provide campus-based employment services and/or cooperative education placement. Services may include evaluating student cooperative education needs, collaborating with CTE faculty and academic department, visiting classrooms, developing learning plans, advising students on job search skills, employment and/or workplace issues, and evaluating students' professional needs.
The Specialist markets the program to area employers and develops worksite opportunities for students. They are the link between the College and business, industry, the public and non-profit employers. Incumbents in this job classification make independent decisions regarding how to provide these services based on student and program needs. See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/coop-ed-student-employment-spec/ Anticipated Duration: August 31st, 2026 - August 31st, 2027 What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For Principal Accountabilities (includes some or all of the following) Instructs classes and workshops for students on subjects such as job readiness, career development, resume writing, job search skills, portfolio development, interviewing and networking.
Develops curriculum and lesson plans and revises as current market trends dictate. Reviews and updates Course Content Guides and provides services to instructional areas relating to job search and career exploration or work-based learning. Develops learning objectives, incorporating input from students, faculty and employers and ensures objectives are tied to education/major; and/or interviews students and assesses skills and qualifications, matching job-seeking students with employers using a variety of professional job placement skills.
Markets Cooperative Education Program and/or student employment services both internally and externally. Develops a working knowledge of specific industries, including duties, requirements, wages and benefits, career paths, and work environments. Develops and fosters professional working relationships with employers, temporary services, employment agencies and industry representatives to ensure consistent contact for job leads within the community.
May initiate cold calls and make presentations to employers within the community in order to place students at training sites and/or promote employment services. Advises and guides students in developing career and/or employment goals. Provides individual support and encouragement to students. Advocates for students with other College services as needed. Conducts employer worksite visits to assess skill requirements, employer expectations and/or evaluates student learning for college credit.
May organize career fairs and other on-campus events and participate in off-campus career fairs. Participates in identifying, researching, and implementing new and innovative progr