Sr/ADA Accessibility Partner

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. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has three comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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.

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.

Portland Community College will 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 [email protected].

This position is responsible for working with employees and managers in the interactive accommodation process. This position also serves as an advocate on councils and the campuses for employees with disabilities.

NOTE: Please use our cover letter to demonstrate how your experience and qualifications support the success criteria outlined for this role.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Provides equitable and consistent interpretation and guidance on ADA and Accessibility policies and procedures in alignment with state and federal law, PCC culture, and other initiatives, resulting in the advancement of healthy work environments and engaged staff.
Leads an inclusive and accessible interactive process for employees and supervisors to request ADA accommodations; partnering with employees and supervisors regarding ADA compliance and accommodation requests.
Provides training and coaching to managers and employees around fostering a culture inclusive and adaptive to those who experience disabilities.
Provides ADA technical expertise across the People Strategy, Equity, and Culture team.
Acts as an employee champion and change agent. Understands and models cultural competence and skill communicating with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Serves on accessibility committees to engage the PCC Community and supports efforts to create an accessible environment
Supports the development and implementation of short and long-term DEI strategies focused on developing and supporting PCC’s diverse employee population.
Responsible for tracking and managing PCC’s ADA budget

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Demonstrated experience incorporating principles that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion into People and Culture practices and policies.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in de-escalation, managing difficult conversations, negotiating, and navigating conflict resolution conversations.
Ability to influence and coach employees and managers through complex, difficult and emotional issues, and influence decisions without direct decision-making authority.
Ability to resolve problems or issues by gathering and assessing information, seeking input, and using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, values, and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive workplace through interactions, decisions, and recommendations.
Expert-level knowledge of anti-discrimination law (ADA) and other applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
Ability to advocate for employees while identifying and navigating the cultural, financial, and legal impacts on the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of professional human resources, or other relevant experience, which includes experience in the development and delivery of ADA and accessibility strategies.

Job Classification: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/senior-ada-accessibility-partner/

Why You'll Love Working Here

Education

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

Position Grade

Management K

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
Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal 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 [email protected] if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

Required

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 [email protected] if you have questions