Student Learning Centers (SLCs) Office Clerk Pool

Who We Are

Note : This position is available for current enrolled TCC Students only. If not a currently enrolled as a TCC Student please apply to the other listed Office Clerk positions and or pools available on the TCC jobs / employment portal, thank you.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students.

We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community.

Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities.

We are recognized nationally as an, Achieving the Dream "leader college" and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion.

According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty.

We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that :

• Reflects the diversity of our community.
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
• Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
• Welcomes differences and models respectful interaction with others.
• Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Regional Setting

For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area : https : / / www.tacomacc.edu / tcc-life / life in tacoma

Position Summary

The Student Learning Centers (SLCs) Office Clerk assists with the day-to-day operations of one of our SLCS : the Business Education Center (BEC), Science, Engineering & Math (SEM) Tutoring Center, or the Writing & Tutoring Center (WTC).

Assisting tutoring center staff, students and TCC instructors by providing administrative and clerical customer service oriented support.

This position reports to the Director of BEC and SEM Tutoring Centers or the Director of the WTC.

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

Essential Functions

• Greet and welcome students warmly as they come into the tutoring center and see that they receive help in a timely manner.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the tutoring center and TCC, and remind students when needed.
• Learn and use TracCloud to check out resource, manage appointments, and track student usage.
• Be familiar with resources offered by the tutoring center as well as the other Student Learning Centers, and other campus programs / resources in order to best help students.
• Help students find the appropriate tutors for their subject.
• Understand and be able to use and help others access eTutoring.
• Maintain excellent communication with tutoring staff and supervisor.
• Organize, tidy up, and clean the tutoring center as needed.
• Work on other program related tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Current TCC student.
• High School graduation or equivalent, or TCC student.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to promote a professional and friendly atmosphere, learn quickly, and juggle different tasks at once.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clerical and / or customer service experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Commitment to multiple quarters is preferred.

Conditions Of Employment

Successfully completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Successful Candidates Must be able to Demonstrate

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Fluency in technology, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of departmental and student records.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Polite telephone etiquette.
• Become familiar with campus resources and policies.
• Excellent customer service, oral, written skills and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to follow directions and meet the demands of the department.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking.

Application Process

Application Materials & Procedure

Complete application packages must include the following :

• Tacoma Community College online application.
• Resume
• Cover letter

Terms of Employment

This is part-time hourly position is bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above and is scheduled to work varied hours during the weekday afternoons and early evenings, up to 16 hours per week.

The salary is $16.28-$16.28 per hour. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs. A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a service fee may available upon employment.

TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work study students, will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours work ed .

Hourly non-student employees may be applicable for comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance.

Life and long- term disability insurance plans and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page / employment benefits : https : / / www.

tacomacc.edu / about / employment /

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war.

Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055;

Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

Tacoma Community College

Human Resources

6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466

www.tacomacc.edu / about / employment