Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks an Office Assistant 2 to serve as the primary point of contact for the Student Recreation Center and campus Food Pantry, providing professional, student-centered support to students, staff, and visitors. This position oversees daily facility operations, supports student employees, coordinates administrative processes and program logistics, ensures quality customer service, and helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment that promotes student wellness and basic needs. This position reports to the Director for Student Recreation & Wellness.
This position closes on August 9, 2026 @ 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 [email protected] or (509) 542-4407.- Serve as the Student Recreation Center staff member providing operational coverage during assigned afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations of the Student Recreation Center and related services;
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Provide front desk and operational support by assisting students and visitors, responding to questions, enforcing facility policies and procedures, monitoring recreation spaces, and addressing facility, equipment, or safety concerns as needed;
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Perform daily operational and administrative functions including opening and closing procedures, equipment check-in/check-out, scheduling coordination, data entry, recordkeeping, inventory tracking, and maintenance of departmental logs and reporting systems;
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Support departmental programs, events, and activities through preparation, setup, communication, logistical coordination, and general operational assistance;
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Assist with daily operations of the campus Food Pantry, including stocking and organizing inventory, coordinating deliveries, supporting distribution processes, maintaining inventory records, and providing respectful and professional service to students accessing basic needs resources;
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Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming recreation and pantry environments while monitoring supply levels and communicating operational or maintenance needs to supervisors;
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Provide guidance and support to student employees and volunteers during assigned shifts while exercising independent judgment and escalating issues as appropriate;
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Identify operational challenges and recommend process improvements to support efficient and effective Student Recreation & Wellness services; and
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent;
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One (1) year of customer service, office support or operational experience; and
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First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Associate’s degree from an institutionally accredited institution;
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Experience in recreation, wellness, facility operations, student services, or higher education environments; and
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Customer Service: Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external constituents, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and responsiveness;
Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and try new things;
Communication Skills: Effective interpersonal and written communication abilities to convey information clearly and concisely to students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders;
Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle ambiguity, and adjust priorities as necessary in response to evolving institutional needs or external factors;
Professionalism: Consistently embodying integrity, ethical conduct, and dedication to the college's mission. Demonstrating reliability, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions while upholding confidentiality and adhering to professional standards;
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting;
CBC Shared Commitments: Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors. Shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable; and
Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Reflecting CBC's mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting; demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth.
This position is a full-time, overtime eligible classified staff position. The typical work hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; however, must be available to work a flexible schedule when prior notice is given by the College.
Process Note
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.
Conditions of Employment
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 other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.
Other Job Elements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met and may be encountered by an incumbent when performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.
Union Clause
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA). Internal promotional, transfer and voluntary demotion applicants who have skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position will be considered prior to consideration of other applicants.
