Clerical Assistants

4 weeks ago

Bellingham, Washington, United States Bellingham Technical College Full-time $21 - $24 Permanent

Description

Updated effective July 1, 2026 - pay rate

Bellingham Technical College maintains a pool of applicants available to perform part-time on-call temporary hourly assignments during the fiscal year.  

These are on-call, temporary assignments available on an as needed basis throughout the year, in areas such as Admissions, Bookstore, Business Services, Career Center, Continuing Education, Financial Aid, Fiscal/Accounting, Library, and Registration.  Hours may be up to 40 per week, depending on the position. However hours are not guaranteed and assignments are based on the needs of the individual departments.

Work is generally scheduled during the hours between Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However some assignments may be available on weekends or evenings.  Temporary workers will be called on an as needed basis to work during College hours. 

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals.  As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect 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.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Person(s) may perform a variety of clerical assignments such as data entry and verification, student registration, cashiering, fiscal, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and interaction with students, faculty and the general public. May also perform general clerical duties such as filing, typing, answering phones, and routine correspondence and mailings. Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

Qualifications

Departments vary in requirements, but general clerical experience that includes working with software such as Word, Excel, and working in a Windows environment are desired, etc.; cashiering experience; experience working with the public and/or students is helpful; and excellent customer service skills.

Supplemental Information

Compensation:

Effective July 1, 2026, the hourly rate is generally in the range of $21.25 to $24.16 per hour. Additional benefits include some paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433.  Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program.   Potential flexible schedule; No additional benefits.

Condition of Employment:
Positions that require handling cash or working with children under the age of 18 will be subject to a pre-employment background check and employment is contingent on passing a criminal history background check satisfactory to the college.

Application Procedures and Deadline:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs.  Applications are reviewed as received and as needed throughout the year.  Open until filled.  You will be contacted if selected for an interview. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at 360 752-8354. 

Required Online Application Materials:
  • Completed Online BTC Employment Application;
  • Supplemental Questions

The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack, Director for Human Resources, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu. For Title IX compliance, contact: Michele Waltz, Vice President of Student Services, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu. Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.