Job Details

Assessment and Placement Assistant Part-Time

Position Number: 6576353
Location: Oregon City, OR
Position Type: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Assessment and Placement Assistant Part-Time

Salary: $22.95 Hourly
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Part-Time, Union
Division: Academic Foundations and Connections
Job Number: 2425-00228
Closing: 10/7/2025 9:00 AM Pacific

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire an

Assessment and Placement Assistant [Part-Time]
position. This is a part-time, classified, 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 strategic priorities and seeks 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.

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 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.
Assure 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 material; Ensure academic integrity and monitor student behavior using electronic monitoring software, surveillance cameras, and periodic walkarounds; 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 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 Associate's degree from an accredited school plus 3 years teaching, training, testing, counseling or customer service experience. A Bachelor's 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.

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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'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 candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' 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.

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.

For information regarding Veteran's 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 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.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clackamascc/jobs/5020349/assessment-and-placement-assistant-part-time