Pathway Advisor – Career and Academic Planning

PCC OMIC Training Center

. Help students develop academic goals and create long- and short-term academic plans .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,928 - $68,236 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising and student retention strategies, with a strong focus on equity and support for diverse student populations. Proficient in utilizing technology for effective communication and proactive outreach to enhance student success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Academic AdvisingStudent RetentionCareer CounselingEquity AwarenessProactive Outreach

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Hard Skills

Student Development TheoriesCareer Development TheoriesHolistic Support ServicesResource CoordinationCaseload Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCultural CompetenceFlexibilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Student Communication TechnologiesProactive Outreach Tools

Industry Keywords

Community CollegeEducational SettingStudent ServicesEquitable Student SuccessDiverse Student Backgrounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help students develop academic goals and create long- and short-term academic plans
Provide information about credit and non-credit programs at PCC
Provide asset-based academic advising and retention services within assigned pathways
Build and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators
Conduct ongoing, proactive student outreach
Provide holistic support addressing students’ academic, work, health, and financial needs
Connect students with food, housing, transportation, and other essential resources
Support students through virtual, in-person, phone, and email modalities
Work evening and weekend hours when necessary to meet student needs
Contribute to PCC’s commitment to equitable student success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or relevant experience substituting for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Two years of professional experience in an educational setting providing academic advising, career counseling, student retention/coaching, or related student services
Understanding and practical application of student development, career development, and student learning theories
Understanding of the purpose of higher education, particularly within a community college context
Strong awareness of equity issues and opportunity and achievement gaps at community colleges
Experience supporting students with resources to meet educational and career goals
Ability to engage with cultural differences and advise effectively across diverse student backgrounds
Proficiency with current technologies for proactive outreach, caseload management, and student communication
Experience collaborating with educational staff and community resources to coordinate student support and engagement
Ability to work through virtual, in-person, phone, and email modalities
Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed
Applicants must reside in Oregon or Washington
Successful completion of a criminal background check
Portland Community College cannot provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
Oregon PERS/OPSRP pension fully funded by PCC
Additional 6% contribution into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP
Tax deferred annuity program
Deferred compensation program
Tuition waiver for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24
Partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to sport centers/campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Vacation leave starting at 13.33 hours per month, with additional hours based on years of service
1 day of sick leave per month
12 holidays
PCC Winter Break when the College is closed
1 additional personal leave day per year
Paid leave as determined by the collective bargaining agreement