Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
Position Announcement Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
The Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education ( OCCD ) provides leadership in the development and operation of integrated and statewide professional development standards and systems. OCCD promotes professional development to achieve high quality care and education for children and youth, and creates and supports training and education.
THE FOCUS
Positive growth through professional development
THE WORK OF THE CENTER
Provide leadership in the development and operation of integrated and statewide professional development standards and systems. Promote professional development to achieve high quality care and education for children and youth. Create and support training and education.
THE ACTIVITIES
Developing Professional Systems. Setting Professional Standards. Providing Professional Support.
Programs
OCCD receives funding from the Oregon Child Care Division, the Department of Human Services, and the Oregon Community Foundation to administer statewide programs as part of an infrastructure plan to encourage and increase comprehensive professional development. Programs are designed to support Oregons early education and school-age care professionals and to increase professionalism.
Professional Development Planning
An intentional course of action that responds to professional interests, desire to grow in the field, and the changing demands of work. Child development outcomes are positively impacted by early childhood professionals who participate in quality professional development. A Professional Development Plan prepares professionals to support program quality, access scholarships, and engage in training that meets unique needs.
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The purpose of this Office Specialist 2 position is to provide Oregon Center for Career Development Trainer program support including completing tasks related to the beginning, middle, and end of the application and training proposal processing. Responsibility examples include oversight of application and proposal screening for completeness, data entry, verification and final application and training proposal processing. Providing client communications and technical assistance is key to this position.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification
- Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
- An Associates degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR
- Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology AND one year of general clerical experience.
Note:
College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position
- Experience with word processing, databases and customer/public information service.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-project office environment.
- Ability to understand and work with a variety of programs and individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
- General knowledge of or interest in Childhood Care and Education field.
- General knowledge of Professional Development systems and programs.
- Knowledge and/or experience in Adult Learning theory and practice.
- Previous experience with computer database programs.
- Oral and written bilingual communication skills Spanish/English, Russian/English, Vietnamese/English, and/or Chinese/English.
- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position will be between $16.19 and $18.12 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
PSUs excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools :
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Special Working Conditions:
This position is designated as hybrid remote, meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in an office environment at Portland State University. The designation of hybrid remote may be subject to change at a future time. This position may require travel and attending meetings off-site. Office environment with computer terminals, printers, multi-line telephones, fax machines, and copy machines. The employee must have the ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm movements, and the ability to work at a computer terminal for long periods of time.
This limited duration position may be renewed, subject to grant funding.
Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
Background Check Required Yes
If you have questions
Please email the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education at
centerline@pdx.edu
Posting Close Date
Application screening begins 12/26/2023
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please list the computer software you are prepared to use on the job (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Banner, etc.). For each, self-evlauate your skill level.
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- * How did you first find out about this position?
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