Employment Opportunities

Why work at Oregon Coast Community College?

At Oregon Coast Community College, your work makes a real difference. As a mission-driven institution, we’re dedicated to empowering our community through accessible education, workforce development, and student success.

You’ll join a collaborative, close-knit team where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible. Our smaller, community-focused environment creates opportunities to build meaningful relationships, grow professionally, and take on diverse, rewarding work.

Located along Oregon’s beautiful coastline, OCCC offers more than a job—it offers a lifestyle. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with access to stunning natural surroundings, while benefiting from the stability and comprehensive benefits of a public institution.

Whether you’re advancing your career, continuing your education, or looking to make a difference, OCCC is a place where you can thrive.

Oregon Coast Community College

BENEFITS & PERKS

Here are just a few benefits and perks to look forward to when working in a benefitted position at OCCC.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Premium support dependent on Coverage Level.
13 Paid Holidays a year, plus 3 days off between Christmas and New Years Eve.
Front-Loaded Vacation, Monthly Sick Leave Accrual, Personal Holiday Hours
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) eligibility. College pays pension percentage and 6% to Individual Account.

Perks

Tuition Waivers for degree-related and personal enrichment/development courses. Fee Waivers for Community Education Courses. Available for use by employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employee Assistance Program through CANOPY Wellness.
OCCC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO)

Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. In addition, the College complies with applicable provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA’), and all local and state civil rights laws. Under this policy, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of this policy and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and discrimination should contact either:

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Kristina Holton 541-867-8511

Director of Human Resources Joy Gutknecht 541-867-8515

Questions can also be mailed to their attention at 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366.

Veterans

The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 established that veterans need preference for civil service positions during hiring and promotion processes. In 2011, Oregon passed HB 3207 expanding veterans’ preference by requiring that a veteran receive an interview when they meet the requirements of the job. Veterans Preference is applied through the entire hiring process and during any promotion decisions.
OCCC is committed to making good faith efforts to employ qualified covered veterans.