Job Description

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) is an inclusive environment where the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and the community are honored and valued. We expect all employees to foster a climate of belonging that supports all students and employees in achieving success.

Our Organization: For more than 50 years, Clackamas Community College has been known for its cutting-edge initiatives to promote student success. Recognized for its committed, supportive faculty and staff, CCC offers classes to a diverse student body at three campuses in Oregon City, Wilsonville, and the Harmony campus in Milwaukie. The College is one of the larger employers in Clackamas County, staffed by over 900 faculty, administrators, staff, and student workers.

The Human Resources Director, working in collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), is instrumental in shaping the College’s culture and will support the people-based initiatives captured in the College’s Strategic Plan . As an advocate for inclusion and belonging, the Director will establish human resource policies and practices that support the College’s Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

The Human Resources Department: The Human Resources Director oversees HR operations and systems and directly supervises a team of five high-performing HR and Payroll professionals responsible for the full range of human resources functions. A working manager, the Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the College’s three Associations (unions), employee-based program development, performance management processes, employee investigations, and serves as one of the College’s Title IX Coordinators.

The Ideal Candidate: Is excited about adopting HR practices to meet changing employee needs, solutions-oriented, able to foster mutual respect at all levels of the organization, has a foundational understanding of all HR functional areas, fosters a climate of trust and credibility within the team and the College community, encourages innovation and collaboration, leverages the team’s talents and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Director of Human Resources (HR) supports the college’s strategic and operational objectives in the following way: oversees, plans, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the college’s Human Resources Division. Partners with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to develop innovative programs, processes, and systems to enhance the experience, engagement, and effectiveness of the college’s employees; coordinates the work of a highly competent, customer service-oriented team in the following functional areas: human resources information systems (HRIS), analysis and reporting, employee benefits, classification and compensation, talent acquisition and retention, leave management and payroll administration; provides consultative services to college leadership on employee relations and performance management matters; establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with the college’s labor partners; participation in and support for labor agreement activities including contract negotiations and grievance processes; directs the investigation of Title IX and employee complaints of allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination or unfair treatment; responds to questions or concerns regarding the provision of HR services; analyzes legislation to determine impacts on the delivery of human resources programs and services; and ensures compliance with employment related policies and processes, collective bargaining agreements and applicable local, state, and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. College Impact (60% of time)

2. Division Operations and Supervision (40% of time)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive human resources program including: HRIS, talent acquisition, classification, compensation, benefits and payroll administration;
• Mandated rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing Clackamas Community College’s human resources programs;
• Principles of supervision, training, recognition, and performance evaluation;
• Principles and practices of labor and employee relations;
• Methods and techniques of conflict resolution;
• The intersectional approaches, strategies and tools needed to dismantle structural and institutional racism as well as disrupt individual racism;
• The principles and practices of cultural competency;
• Principles and practices of process improvement;
• Methods and techniques of project management;
• Principles and practices of long range and strategic planning.

Ability to:

• Exemplify traits that reflect the college’s culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural sensitivity, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change;
• Serve as an advisor to college Administration and employees to provide advice and sound judgment on a broad range of human resources, labor relations, and organizational development issues;
• Facilitate agreements between and among groups and individuals to further the work of the division and the college; model leadership for others at all levels of the organization;
• Build and sustain collaborative work relationships both inside and outside the agency;
• Manage oneself and human resources staff in furtherance of broader organizational goals; manage one's time in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment.

Qualifications

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; five years' related professional experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:

A driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon or an acceptable means of alternate transportation for travel between campuses.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.

The position requires minimal (5-20%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require some degree of agility and hand eye coordination.

The work environment is usually well-protected, with minimal hazards or obstacles (5-20%). There is little or minimal element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually comfortable, with minimal (5-20%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may have minimal responsibility for driving.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 6 FTE employees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Additional Information

Clackamas Community College is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of the Clackamas Community College and its Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment in any educations programs, activities or employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for Clackamas Community College in Barlow Hall at the Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300. Please note the following areas of responsibility, should you need relevant resources or information: Section 504 Coordinator, Disability Coordinator, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3181; Title II Coordinator, Associate Dean, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3392; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300.

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, you must submit:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position
• Current Resume
• Completed responses to the Supplemental Questions
• Unofficial Transcript (Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable.)

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

CCC only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clackamascc. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627. Please note: This is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

Final candidates may be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. Clackamas Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. This information is kept completely confidential, is obtained only after a candidate is hired, and will not be used to pre-screen any job applicant. The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Clackamas.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Clackamas Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Clackamas Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

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