Hourly Assistant I Job Listing at Bellevue College in Seattle, WA (Job ID 15328)

Description

Opportunity Description  

South Seattle College's New Holly Campus is looking to hire a Temporary Part-time Office Assistant in Transitional Studies.

Salary Range for this position is $22.00 hourly to $25.00 hourly (17-20 hours per week).

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than February 2, 2026/ Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin on February 10, 2026. 

Overview

Are you passionate about English Language Learning? If working with a broad range of adult learners and faculty members resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team at South Seattle College, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As a Temporary Part-time Office Assistant, you will be responsible for being a key member of the team that works with Transitional Studies Division in order to support our English Language Learning program. In this role, you will report to the Dean of Transitional Studies (TS), the Office Assistant will be responsible for a variety of receptionist duties including responding to emails, text messages, phone calls, and in-person inquiries from students, staff, faculty, campus partners, and the general community. The position is also responsible for a variety of clerical duties including data collection, data entry, and general record keeping. Finally, the position supports the TS student enrollment process including providing information on our intake process, assistance with registering students for the intake and assisting with tuition collection and tuition waivers. This position is located at the New Holly campus in the Learning Center Building. 

This job will be a temporary, part-time hourly assistant and subject to the 1,050 rule which means the incumbent will work up to 1,050 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first. Then, the incumbent's position will end. 

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation. 

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including: 

• Competitive Pay Rates 
• Promotional Opportunities 
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans 
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave 
• Transportation benefits 
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan 
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants: 
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees. 

What you will be working on: 

• You will work with your team to build inclusive, modern, flexible systems that serve students, ensuring access and assisting students in achieving course and program outcomes from recruitment to transition to Professional Technical or Transfer Degree programs at South
• You'll support efforts to advance equitable student success, including closing equity gaps, particularly with regard to race and ethnicity.
• You will provide leadership in advancing equitable student success initiatives, including efforts to close equity gaps, with particular attention to race and ethnicity.
• Throughout your work, you will demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural competence by fostering awareness of and responsiveness to historically marginalized and non-primary English-speaking populations, and by cultivating an educational environment that affirms a strong commitment to equity and diversity.
• You will actively engage in shared governance, including district-wide initiatives to build and sustain an antiracist institution focused on advancing access, retention, and success for the most marginalized and vulnerable students and employees.
• You will collaborate with your team to strengthen departmental student retention and overall student success outcomes.
• You will support efforts to respond to inquiries from prospective, returning, and continuing students, as well as assist with faculty requests requiring review and approval by the Dean.

What you bring as a candidate:

• You possess a bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Communication, Sociology, or a related field, or an associate degree combined with at least three years of relevant professional experience. 
• You have experience applying a growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement to support students and colleagues who need information regarding Transitional Studies English Language Learning program from placement testing, orientation, and post testing to name a few
• You have strong communication and customer service skills, particularly in an educational setting for a variety of audiences
• You have strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
• You are detail-oriented with experience consistently delivering high quality work with timely follow-up
• You have demonstrated experience completing tasks on a deadline
• You have 2 years or more of experience in/with front desk reception area answering phones, replying to emails, organizing electronic files and customer service with diverse populations
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred, particularly in Spanish-English, Somali-English, Amharic-English,  and/or Mandarin Chinese-English.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Office Setting

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants: 

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings 

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement 

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures. 

Background Check Statement 

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. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.