Office Assistant 3; classified

Location:Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department:SCC President Office

Salary Range:$19.64 - $26.10

Starting salary for this position is: $19.64 (Hourly)
Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six mo
nths and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 10/20/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Planning, the Office Assistant supports institutional effectiveness, research, planning, accreditation, assessment, and related organizational initiatives. This position assists with projects, maintaining records and documentation, preparing reports and presentations, and supporting operational activities as assigned. This position is fully remote. Work assignments vary based on departmental priorities and may involve collaboration with personnel across Spokane Colleges.

This is a permanent classified paid hourly position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide project-based administrative and clerical support for institutional effectiveness, research, planning, accreditation, and assessment activities.

• Prepare, format, and edit reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other documents.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, records, project documentation, and departmental reference materials.
• Support data collection activities by organizing information, entering data, verifying records, and preparing materials for analysis and reporting.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of compliance, accreditation, planning, and assessment documentation.
• Participate in training and professional development activities related to assigned duties.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive institutional, employee, student, and research-related information.
• Assist with surveys, assessments, accreditation activities, and other projects as assigned.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates an essential duty

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Tech Savvy
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of basic administrative procedures and/or office practices.
• Ability to prepare coherent and meaningful reports; write clearly and effectively with attention to details.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, as well as databases and electronic records management systems.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to assemble and edit documents in Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to multi-task while paying attention to details and meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of the supervisor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate or degree in Office Administration or a related field.
• One year of clerical or…