Temporary Hourly (Skilled Hourly - Fall Quarter - 2026)

Columbia Basin College; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington, seeks to build a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Skilled Hourly) positions to meet ongoing workload needs. Positions are non-student, at-will, and may be continued or terminated based on funding and workload fluctuations. CBC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and maintains a standing pool for department needs.

Pay range is $19.50 per hour. Applications may remain viable for review, with no contract or guarantee of continued employment,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent post-secondary education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Two years of clerical experience.
• One year experience in customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Reception duties such as receive calls, greet visitors, and provide information and assistance by routing calls to appropriate individuals or departments, taking messages and responding to routine inquiries;
• Process materials such as forms, applications, records, or documents where specific procedural requirements must be met and a good understanding of applicable guidelines is necessary;
• Format and type correspondence, reports, tables, purchase orders, invoices and other office documents utilizing a variety of computer systems and software applications;
• Develop, maintain, and update accurate manual or computerized recordkeeping system;
• Provide back up support for duties within the program/department; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Quality

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia Basin College (“CBC” or the “College”) seeks to develop a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Skilled Hourly) positions. CBC employs temporary employees to meet short-term and intermittent workload needs. Temporary hourly employees have non-student status and are defined as those staff employees not occupying a budgeted line position (an appointed position) and are temporary, at-will employees.

Temporary hourly positions are exempt from the Higher Education Personnel rules and are limited to one (1) appointment at CBC; and must not work 1050 hours or more in any twelve (12) consecutive month period from the original date of hire, whichever is met first. The length of employment and the number of hours worked per week are undetermined and may be continued or terminated based on funding, workload fluctuations, etc. There is no contract or guarantee of continued employment.

CBC accepts applications for temporary hourly positions on an ongoing basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the minimum required qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as department/scheduling needs dictate.

Pay Range: $19.50 - $19.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Receptionist duties such as receive calls, greet visitors, and provide information and assistance by routing calls to appropriate individuals or departments, taking messages and responding to routine inquiries;
• Process materials such as forms, applications, records, or documents where specific procedural requirements must be met and a good understanding of applicable guidelines is necessary;
• Format and type correspondence, reports, tables, purchase orders, invoices and other office documents utilizing a variety of computer systems and software applications;
• Develop, maintain, and update accurate manual or computerized recordkeeping system;
• Provide back up support for duties within the program/department; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent post-secondary education from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Two (2) years of clerical experience;
• One (1) year experience in customer service;and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Please note: Completed applications will remain viable for the hiring supervisor to review as the need arises. The current pool remains in effect until on or around January 5, 2027. You will receive an automated email once the posting has been refreshed. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring supervisor, otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool.

Skills & Abilities

Customer Service Skills: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.

Oral Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings.

Written Communication Skills: Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.

Process Note

Prior to a new hire, a background check includingcriminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Conditions of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure education and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986. Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.