Temporary Clerical​/Administrative Pool

Temporary Clerical/Administrative Pool

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 83,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Each department supports Western's mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

This temporary clerical/administrative pool is utilized across campus to support departmental needs. Your total work hours will not exceed 1050 hours in any consecutive 12-month period from the original date of hire. Each department may require a different set of skills. Here is a basic list of responsibilities you may perform:

• Reception responsibilities
• File maintenance
• Fiscal related duties
• Departmental correspondences

High school graduate or equivalent

Six months of clerical work experience

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office - including Word, Outlook

Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations

Effective communication skills

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Two years of clerical/office experience

Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

Applications are reviewed by department as needed