Office Assistant
Internal Only (Current Shoreline College Students) Welcome! Learn More About Shoreline AND Video Tour Our Campus! Job Description: The Office Assistant, or "Front Desk Assistant," is the first point of contact and "friendly face" of the Student Learning Center (SLC), including in person, phone, and email contact. They answer questions, direct people to resources, problem solve and pass along questions or issues to senior SLC staff as appropriate. They also field phone calls and email inquiries, and direct items to other staff as appropriate. Front desk assistants are also responsible for entering tutoring appointment data and booking tutoring appointments into Starfish. Traffic at the SLC (whether in person or virtual) ebbs and flows, and when not assisting people, the front desk assistant will work on other office tasks, such as organizing files, helping with outreach materials, and other operational tasks as assigned by senior SLC staff.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Office management and organization
- Computer and data entry skills
- Experience multitasking and problem solving in a fast-paced work environment
This role will also provide access, experience, and insight into the following facets of educational institutions:
- College tutoring and support services
- FERPA regulations
- Title IX regulations
- Customer service
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student and enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Be able to communicate effectively through English writing, speaking, and listening
- Have a minimum 3.5 subject grade and 3.0 cumulative GPA (or instructor recommendation)
- Be punctual with reliable attendance to all scheduled shifts
- Interact reliably, professionally, respectfully, and compassionately with all students, tutors, staff, and others
- Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Be competent with basic computer skills
- Be considerate of unique student needs
- Maintain confidentiality of student and tutor information
- Commit to a minimum of two hours per week for an entire quarter
Required Materials
To be considered for this position: 1) complete this NEOGOV application and supplemental questions 2) upload your resume You will be contacted if chosen to interview.
Other Conditions
Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged 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. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at
In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Shoreline College does not currently sponsor H-1B visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.
Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.
Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Benefits
Please contact the Benefits department at for more information on temporary employee benefits.
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- Typical pay
- $44,860–$59,640
For context, most administrative assistants earn between $44,860–$59,640 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.