Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a passionate and committed advocate for survivors of gender-based and interpersonal violence to serve as Program Coordinator for a new Campus Outreach and Advocacy project.This project, funded by a Department of Justice/Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant, aims to develop a coordinated, college wide response protocol for PCC students who experience gender-based violence.
We are seeking a leader with strong collaborative coordination and facilitation skills to partner closely with our advocate stakeholders as well as multiple other departments and services areas college wide. This position is confidential related to Title IX reporting, although other mandatory reporting criteria apply. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring completion of defined activities though the grant cycle ending September 2020.
PCC serves nearly 75,000 full-time and part-time students across a large and diverse service area. We are committed to a culture which values human diversity and social justice. Our college’s mission of equitable student success is threatened by the impact of interpersonal violence on our students and community. This project provides an opportunity to greatly enhance our outreach and advocacy efforts in an attempt to provide support and resource referral that will help students successfully complete their educational goals. A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive services - with a strong understanding of the impacts of trauma - is required for this position.
This is a Grant (Victims of Crime Act) funded position. Continuation of this position is subject to grant renewal.