Assessment and Placement Assistant [Part-Time]

Assessment and Placement Assistant [Part-Time]

Salary

$22.95 Hourly

Location

Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR

Job Type

Part-Time, Non-Union

Job Number

2526-00308

Division

Academic Foundations and Connections

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire an Assessment and Placement Assistant. This is a part-time, non-union, non-exempt, and non-benefits-eligible position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the college's strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being.

At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

This position is responsible for assisting with testing and placement services as a front counter presence and support for test administration activities. As a primary contact for both public and college staff, faculty, and students, this position provides guidance in policy and procedure while monitoring the testing environment and delivering quality customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide customer service and front-line support for the office of Testing and Placement Services; explain the services offered, including examinations offered and course placement options, to both public and college faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist in the preparation of space, coordination of appointments, administration of various examinations, and daily functions of overall office environment.
• Provide accurate information about policy and procedures as well as make appropriate referrals to aid students in the getting started processes at the college.
• Ensure services provided are in accordance with proprietary test requirements, as well as College-wide policies, regulations, and standards, including careful adherence to (FERPA) privacy guidelines/confidentiality of student records.
• Maintain support presence as a reliable member of a team who is both dependable and flexible as well as aware of program improvement goals; contribute ideas in goal-setting activities.
• Operate standard office equipment, including Microsoft Office and appointment software.
• Help students with common PC issues that arise during electronic testing sessions.
• Verify valid identification and distribute/collect issued testing materials; ensure academic integrity and monitor student behavior using electronic monitoring software, surveillance cameras, and periodic walk-arounds; comply with testing procedures as dictated.
• Engage in initial placement conversations designed to address a goal orientation for student planning; review preliminary intake information with prospective students.
• Enter data related to test scores and placement options, registration, and student records in the Student Information System (SIS; Colleague).
• Carry out other duties and/or project-based work as assigned and within the functions of the position.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide assistance to other college personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.
• Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: An Associates degree from an accredited school plus 3 years teaching, training, testing, counseling or customer service experience. A Bachelors degree is preferred.

• Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

KNOWLEDGE: Experience working with diverse persons, who may speak a language other than English and/or who have significant educational challenges; knowledge of software applications including proficiency in word processing and email as well as basic knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and web-based tools in an office environment.

SKILLS: Be welcoming to visitors and provide exceptional customer service in person and on the phone; demonstrated excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills using tact, patience, and courtesy in an office environment; demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others; must be dependable, adaptable and reliable.

ABILITIES: Ability to communicate with a diverse population; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to accurately enter data; ability to maintain records with accuracy with excellent attention to detail; ability to organize thoughts and present ideas in a polite and respectful manner; ability to read, interpret, and understand student related records and documents; ability to plan, prioritize and organize tasks/workloads; ability to meet deadlines; ability to maintain confidentiality on student records; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions with excellent follow through; ability to handle multiple duties in a busy environment; ability to work independently.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., occasionally require moving materials weighing up to 60 pounds, and may rarely require moving materials weighing over 60 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required more than 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as an automobile, computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of Administrative/Professional personnel.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all the qualifications listed in this job posting, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position
• If applicable: Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard's preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidates demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.

For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627.

Veterans Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified Veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for Veteran's preference when applying for positions with CCC.

Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter.

Documents Required

• MEMBER COPY 4 of DD Form 214 or 215
• NGB Form 22 or 55

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

Terms of Employment

• All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step.
• CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
• CCC does not support employment permits or visas.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CCC 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.

Why work at Clackamas Community College?

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, stimulating environment where your voice makes a difference? Clackamas Community College is looking for talented, bright and motivated people like you! We want you to join the CCC community where your inspired motivation will help define our students educational experience.

For more than 40 years, Clackamas Community College has been changing with the times and working to meet the needs of the community.

These benefits may be subject to change.

Sick Leave:

Sick Leave- 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

PERS:

Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

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Employer Clackamas Community College

Address 19600 Molalla Avenue

Oregon City, Oregon, 97045

Website http://www.clackamas.edu