Office Assistant 1
Clark College is currently accepting applications for two overtime eligible, permanent classified part-time hourly Office Assistant 1 positions to work approximately 17 hours a week, Monday-Friday on the main Clark College campus. The Office Assistant 1's will support the Facilities Department with answering phones, receiving mail, and other office duties. This position is not eligible for benefits.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
Position Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Scan and make photocopies and collate materials.
- Stack, stamp, open, code, sort, file or alphabetize correspondence, record, or material according to established procedures and predetermined categories; maintain files and records.
- Open and date-stamps incoming mail; learn to sort and route mail; pick up and prepare outgoing mail; learn to maintain logs, lists, rosters, directories, and other records.
- Sort and file document by predetermined categories; maintain files and records; Scan and index documents in an electronic filing system.
- Answer telephones; following clearly established guidelines, answer routine questions; receive and refer visitors.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, records, office supplies, and other materials.
- Post information to various departmental, financial, or other records, according to established procedures and standards; tabulates and posts report forms.
- Enter and retrieve data from electronic data processing systems; establish and update information; generate documents and correspondence; communicate with others via electronic means; update computer system files.
- Perform messenger services on a specific route or particularly addressed material within or between departments.
- Operate office equipment such as computer calculators, copy machines, or multi-function devices.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Position Requirements and Competencies: Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to quickly learn new software systems as required.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups and individuals
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Supplemental Information
Job Readiness/Working Conditions:
- Ability to learn simple and repetitive office tasks.
- Ability to work at a computer workstation for long periods of time.
- Willingness and ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with colleagues in a fast-paced, high-energy and high-pressure environment.
- Must exhibit good work attendance.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to remain professional, enthusiastic, and committed to service.
- Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness and ability to be flexible in work hours if needed.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080 . 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 .
Salary/Benefits: Salary Range: $18.36-$24.14/hour| Step A-M (commensurate with qualifications and experience) | Range:34 | Code: 100H
Successful candidates typically start at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases.
Application Deadline: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., November 2, 2026.
Required Online Application Materials:
- Clark College online application
- Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed.
- Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
- Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs .
To contact Clark College Office of People and Culture, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu .
Disability Accommodations: Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact the Office of People and Culture at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.