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Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Human Resources

Management and Confidential Employee Handbook

Table of Contents

Introduction
PCC Cornerstone
Section 1: Definitions
Section 2: Board Policies Relating To Employment
- Non-Discrimination (Board Policy B206)
- Non-harassment (Board Policy B207)
- Ethical Conduct (Board Policy B303)
- Alcohol And Controlled Substances (Board Policy B306)
- The American With Disabilities Act 1991 (Board Policy B408)
- Political Activities (Board Policy B702)
Section 3: President’s Advisory Committee On Management And Confidential Compensation And Benefits
Section 4: Employee Responsibilities
Section 5: Appointment To Management & Confidential Positions
- Vacant Positions
- Reassignments And Transfers
Section 6: Appointment Status – Management Employees
- Annual Appointments/Probationary Period
- Management Employees Continuous Appointments
- Temporary Appointments
- Management Employees Miscellaneous Provisions
- General Appointment Status Changes/Reduction In Force
Section 7: Appointment Status – Confidential Employees
- Letter Of Appointment
- Exempt And Non-Exempt Status
- Probationary Appointments
- Confidential Employees Continuous Appointments
- Temporary Assignments
- Confidential Employees Miscellaneous Provisions
- General Appointment Status Changes
Section 8: Job Classification Review
- Appeals
Section 9: Performance Assessment
- Assessment Cycles
- Assessment Process
Section 10: Performance Management
- Performance Standards
- Progressive Discipline
- Employee Consultation
- Written Warning
- Disciplinary Probation
- Dismissal
Section 11: Professional Development
- Management Staff
- Confidential Staff
Section 12: Work Schedule
- Work Year
- Work Week/Work Day (Exempt)
- Work Week/Work Day (Non-Exempt)
- Flex-Time
- Overtime For Non-Exempt Employees
- Conferences And Workshops
Section 13: Job Sharing
Section 14: College Closures
- Delayed Opening
- Closure During Business Hours
- Responsibilities Of Managers During Closures
Section 15: Employee Files
- File Review
- File Additions
- Removal Of Disciplinary Actions
Section 16: Grievances
- General Provisions
- Representation
- Timelines
- Documentation
- Confidentiality
- Steps In The Grievance Process
Section 17: Compensation
- Salary Level Placement
- Initial Salary Placement
- Salary Placement Upon Promotion, Reassignment, Transfer Or Reclassification To A Higher Level
- Salary Placement Upon Transfer To, Application For, Or Reclassification To Lower Level
- Salary Placement When Designated “Interim”, “Acting In Capacity” Or For Temporary Assignment
- Market Adjustments
- Transfer To Classified, Academic Professional Or Faculty Positions
- Authorizations For Advanced Placement Upon Hire, Promotion Or Reclassification
- Annual Salary Adjustment
- End Of Probation Adjustment – Non-Exempt Confidential
Section 18: Employee Benefits
- Benefits Eligibility
- Medical And Dental Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement – Public Employees Retirement System
- Early Retirement Option – Management Staff
- Early Retirement Option – Confidential Staff
- Tax-Deferred Annuity – 403(B) Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Other Benefits
- Tuition Waiver
- Tuition Reimbursement
Section 19: Absences And Leaves
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Personal Leave
- Jury Duty
- Court Witness
- Military Leave
- General Leave Of Absence Information
- Parental Leave, Pregnancy Leave, Family Medical Leave
Section 20: General Employment Practices
- Moving Expense Provision
- Outside Employment
- Reimbursement For Loss Or Damage Of College Property Through Negligence Or Deliberate Acts