Development Associate

Portland Community College   Portland, OR   Full-time     Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on February 3, 2023

Requisition ID

req1630

Department

College Development

Campus

SY-Sylvania Campus

Employment Type

Classified-Full Time

Best Consideration Date

2/3/2023

Position Summary

The PCC Foundation is seeking its next Development Associate to provide key administrative support to the Foundation Board of Directors as well as Foundation staff. Under the direction of management, the Development Associate provides assistance to the Foundation by coordinating all aspects of board and committee meetings. Additionally, the Development Associate provides administrative support for management, exercising judgment and responding to complex and technically sensitive issues. The Development Associate plans and coordinates fundraising and stewardship activities such as smaller-scale special events, as well as recognition programs for donors and volunteers. As needed, the Development Associate writes and coordinates donor correspondence, including appeals and reports, and supports the creation of marketing and publicity materials. 

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/dev-assoc/

Candidate Profile

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.

  • Experience working with executive leadership, nonprofit boards and volunteers
  • Ability to collaborate with external and internal partners, including staff, from diverse communities with respect and attention to belonging, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Demonstrated administrative skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to draft correspondence, marketing materials and website text, with attention to accuracy and detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including complex meetings and small-scale events
  • Experience working in a nonprofit organization or higher education setting with exposure to fundraising and marketing
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise using Raiser's Edge or a similar fundraising database

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).

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years of college level course work in business, communications or a related field.
  • Relevant experience may substitute for the college level course work.
  • Three years of related experience in a business office environment preferably with exposure to fundraising, event coordination and volunteer committees.

Position Grade

20

Starting Salary Expectations

The first two steps of the range are: $50,821 to $52,343 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.

Position Grade Salary Range

$50821 to $81550 Annual Salary

FTE

1

PCC Benefits

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 yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave:  (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

  • Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month
  • 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year
  • 11 Paid holidays

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Incumbents typically work in an office setting but may be assigned other duties such as transporting office supplies and equipment. Duties typically involve managing multiple priorities, handling interruptions, deadlines and other work pressures. Positions may involve occasional local travel and some evening and weekend work, including general event set up. Occasional lifting, guiding, or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment may be required.

Background Check Required

Yes

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

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report 2021 (ASR) is now available for viewing on the Department of Public Safety website:

https://www.pcc.edu/public-safety/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/PCC-ASR-2021-Final.pdf