Program Assistant - Transitional Studies

Program Assistant

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and student support services for the English Language Acquisition (ELA) Program within Transitional Studies. This position serves as a welcoming first point of contact for students, assists with new student onboarding, maintains accurate records, supports daily program operations, and helps connect students with resources that promote enrollment, persistence, and success.

This position reports to the Director for Transitional Studies.

This @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook at dcook or .

• Support new student onboarding activities (info sessions, enrollment essentials, testing, and new student welcomes) for transitional studies programs and facilitate room reservations to support program operations;
• Administer and proctor standardized assessments using the CASAS e-tests system in accordance with established testing protocols;
• Provide clerical and administrative support to staff and faculty, including copying, typing, filing, and supply coordination;
• Update and maintain confidential student electronic records in compliance with applicable regulations and college procedures;
• Provide requested student and participant data for statistical analysis, attendance tracking, and program review, forwarding information as needed;
• Assist students with routine, cross-departmental questions and concerns by helping identify appropriate solutions within established guidelines;
• Compose and edit program correspondence and printed materials in English and/or Spanish to support program policies, procedures, and communications; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of experience in administrative support, clerical experience or related field; and
• Bilingual in English and in Spanish.

This position is a full-time, overtime-eligible classified staff position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, must be available to work a flexible schedule when prior notice is given by the College. This position is available immediately.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

Selected interview candidates will be subject to supplemental testing that will measure skills and abilities related to this position (e.g., Communication, Spanish Language Skills, Organizational Skills, MS Office Simulation [Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word], Customer Service, etc.).

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational 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…