Part-Time Student Affinity Coordinator

Position Summary

The Student Affinity Coordinators support designated Program Leads or Directors and their respective student demographic, manage their respective affinity space (if applicable), celebrate culture and heritage, promote identity development, raise awareness, and build community by planning and hosting events supporting students from traditionally underserved populations, and collaborating with other affinity coordinators, all while upholding the College’s mission and values.

The term of employment for these positions is Summer 2026 through Spring 2027.

Pay rate: $19.00/hour

The successful candidate is expected to work between 10 - 19 hours per week. This position typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment.

This position is expected to NOT be eligible for benefits. Student employees are entitled to begin accruing paid sick leave from the start of their employment.

Multicultural Services is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and belonging, offering safe and inclusive spaces where we celebrate the diverse voices of current and future students. Rooted in our core values of community, belonging, advocacy, and intersectionality – we provide culturally responsive services, resources, and programming that empower historically underrepresented students to explore their identities, develop their self‑efficacy, and achieve their goals.

• Provide resources for all identity‑based groups.
• Create and maintain an inclusive space for students.
• Advocate on behalf of their respective student affinity group, promote cultural events, and foster inclusion.
• Identify and assist students who seek resources, have questions, concerns, or who need general assistance. Refer students as necessary to appropriate professional staff.
• Work collaboratively with other student affinity coordinators, student employees, professional staff, and the broader Bellevue College community.

• Plan, promote and host events throughout the academic year that support their respective affinity group.
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop learning outcomes for events and activities; evaluate events and initiatives to improve community engagement.
• Complete project plans according to expected timelines and get approval from supervisor for each event.
• Submit event and activity related requests and paperwork according to the College’s timelines.
• Support other departmental programming when applicable.

• Maintain effective and regular communication with their respective supervisor.
• Attend student leadership training.
• Monitor Services and Activities (S&A) Fee budget with their respective supervisor.
• Support with the development of the next fiscal year’s S&A budget.
• Assist in managing their respective affinity space.
• Track student engagement with resources and events.
• Respond to in‑person, electronic, and phone questions and concerns in a welcoming and inclusive manner.
• Maintain an inventory of resources for their respective affinity populations.
• Participate in Affinity Coordinator and supervisory meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Asian‑Pacific Islander Students Affinity Coordinator
• LGBTQ+ Students Affinity Coordinator
• Veteran Students Affinity Coordinator

• Be enrolled in at least 7 credits at Bellevue College (except Summer)
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Be in good standing with Student Conduct
• Be able to remain in their position for the full academic year (Summer 2026 through Spring 2027).

• Be enrolled in at least 7 credits at Bellevue College (except Summer)
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and not fall below a 2.5 quarterly GPA for more than one consecutive quarter
• Remain in good standing with Student Conduct

The successful candidate will demonstrate: a commitment to Bellevue College’s mission and values; a sensitivity and care for students and guests from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities; and the proven ability to effectively balance academic, work, and personal responsibilities.