Employment at COCC
Take the first step in your career with Central Oregon Community College
Review our open positions here:
Once you have created an online application, you will be able to login using your personal username and password to review the status of your application during the recruitment process. Completing the on-line application takes approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
If you need access to a computer, the College campus has several computer labs open to the public. Contact the lab for current hours (click link for numbers): Pioneer Hall or Barber Library. You may also come by the HR Office in Newberry Hall for assistance (Bend Campus Map).
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Disability Services or Human Resources for assistance: (541) 383-7216. The Oregon Relay Services number is 7-1-1.
If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources department at MyHR@cocc.edu or at (541) 383-7216 or TDD (541) 383-7708 for the hearing/speech impaired.
COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
COCC is honored to be voted the best place to work in Central Oregon (over 50 employees) by readers of the Source Weekly. Our dedicated faculty and staff make it the vibrant, thriving community it is today. A heartfelt thank you to all who believe in us!
Student Employment Opportunities:
For student employment opportunities in the community, please click on Student Employment to inquire about available positions. These positions are not typically handled through
the main Human Resources job site.
Starting Wage/Salary Range:
In an effort to be as transparent as possible, please note that the starting wage/salary
ranges listed in our position postings are based on a thorough analysis of COCC’s
pay equity, current budget, and specific employee group contracts. Thus, these ranges
are fixed as noted in the posting and non-negotiable. The wage/salary schedules on
the College website are used for internal purposes, and should not be interpreted
as a means of negotiating starting pay during the recruitment process.
Equivalency when applying for positions:
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal
education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications indicated
in the job posting, but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those
required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency,
applicants must complete the equivalency question within the application. The equivalency
statement should include supporting evidence to substantiate alternative qualifications.
Computer Literacy:
All College faculty, administrators, and staff whose jobs would benefit are expected
to have or commit to acquiring significant computer literacy. At the very least, this
means ability to manage files, use e-mail and conferencing, use a spreadsheet such
as Excel, use Word or an equivalent sophisticated word processing software. Additionally,
employees will be expected to use the Internet and to integrate multimedia applications
into classroom use when appropriate.
Confidentiality:
Applicant information and the employment review process are confidential. COCC's processes
and systems are designed to support every applicant's privacy and equal opportunity
for employment. COCC utilizes a committee review process to ensure full and equitable
consideration of applicant qualifications. No information will be shared outside of
the committee structure process and committee members are trained in proper EEO and
diversity and inclusion practices.
Veterans Notice:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain additional consideration during
the COCC employment process under ORS 408.230 and 408.225; OAR 839-006-435 to 839-006-0470,
by submitting (during the online application process) a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214 and
215 (215 if applicable) or certification they expect to be honorably discharged from
the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on a job application. Character
of Service field must list HONORABLE for the most recent separation from the military.
Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their veterans disability preference
letter from the Department of of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included
on the DD Form 214 and/or 215 (if DD 215 submitted).
Our HR team is available to answer questions at every step of your application process.
Contact Us
Heidi Weaver – HR Specialist
Gina Vanderburg - HR Specialist
Human Resources Office
Phone: 541-383-7216
Email: MyHR@cocc.edu