Temporary Positions
(17 Open Positions)
Service Worker I
Dining Services
Hourly Rate of Pay: Work-study -- $10.62 Non-work-study -- $8.07
Start Date: Monday, August 18, 2008
Hours: 10 - 20 hours/wk
Description: Food service worker, position will include basic food prep & cooking, barista (espresso machine), cashier, customer service, catering set-up and delivery, general cleaning. Rate of pay is $10.62 for work-study students and $8.07 for non work-study employees. Once work-study funds are depleted, rate of pay will revert to minimum wage.
Job Requirements: Must have Clark County Health Department Food Handler’s Permit; ability to life 50 lbs, excellent personal hygiene, honest, hardworking and good verbal communication skills. Some food service and/or cashiering experience is preferable, but not required.
Work study position: Yes, but not required
Department Contact: Bill Bontems @ bontems@vancouver.wsu.edu
How to Apply:
Apply for this position at http://www.studentjobs.wsu.edu/. On the side navigation bar, click on the link "Students". Select "Find a Job," set search criteria to "On-Campus Work-Study," select "Advanced" and "Campus" to search by location. If you have any questions or if you need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at hres@vancouver.wsu.edu -or- 360-546-9094 -or- visit room 126 in the Administration Building.
Please contact the department directly for information outside the application process.
Advising Assistant
Education
Hourly Rate of Pay: $12.00 - $16.25/hr DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 20 hours/wk
Description: Database management: update and maintain accurate student information; create customized data retrieval for reports; develop reports for various constituencies including WSUV Education Dept faculty/staff, Pullman College of Education, Pullman Teaching & Learning Dept. Student records: organize application files and interview processes for pre-service applicants; monitor and maintain accurate files for education program admitted students; maintain archived files; collect various forms and documents, verifying accurate and complete information; answer general student questions regarding forms and document requirements; verify Office of Professional Practices, FBI, and WSP fingerprint clearances. Academic records: utilize WSU student record systems to monitor enrollment, course completion, teacher certification, and graduation. Liaison with WSU Teaching & Learning Dept: transfer of data and files, both electronic and paper; maintain communication links with appropriate individuals/offices when deemed necessary. Student interactions: determine when it is appropriate to contact students; coordinate student application interviews.
Minimum Qualifications: MS Office proficiency; detail-oriented; customer service experience; ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently; experience interpreting policies/regulations; ability to troubleshoot and make appropriate referrals to Academic Coordinators, faculty or other WSU offices; experience in office environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; database experience/management.
Work study position: No
Department Contact: Julie Miller
How to Apply:
Mail letter of application addressing job requirements, updated resume, and names and contact information of three references to: WSU Vancouver, Attention: Julie Miller, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver WA 98686
Clerical Assistant II
Library
Hourly Rate of Pay: $11.36/hr
Start Date: Monday, August 18, 2008
Hours: 8.0 - 15.0 hours/wk
Description: 1. Perform reception, referral, and circulation and reserves duties in the library. 2. Check in/out library materials following electronic system procedures. 3. Maintain library quiet policy and neat appearance of the library. 4. Shelf read books. 5. When scheduled, perform correct opening/closing procedures. 6. Filing. 7. Other clerical duties as assigned. 8. Work study position. Rate of pay is $11.36 per hour for work study hours. Once work study funds are depleted, the rate of pay will be $8.07 per hour.
Job Requirements: Excellent customer service and communication skills, team oriented, and basic knowledge of computer software.
Work study position: Yes
Department Contact: Dena Keller dkeller@vancouver.wsu.edu
How to Apply:
Apply for this position at http://www.studentjobs.wsu.edu/. On the side navigation bar, click on the link "Students". Select "Find a Job," set search criteria to "On-Campus Work-Study," select "Advanced" and "Campus" to search by location. If you have any questions or if you need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at hres@vancouver.wsu.edu -or- 360-546-9094 -or- visit room 126 in the Administration Building.
Please contact the department directly for information outside the application process.
Custodian I
Facilities Operations
Rate of Pay: $8.50/hour
Positions Available: 2
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 40.0 hours/wk
Description: Perform routine Custodial tasks. Pay is $8.50-$9:00 DOE. This position will require a criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications: Physical ability to do Custodial work. Must have a very good attendance record; ability to work individually or as part of a team, and able to perform in a high-paced environment.
Work Study Position: No
Department Contact: Debbie Runyan @ 360-546-9705 -or- dlwilliams@vancouver.wsu.edu
How To Apply: Apply for this position at http://www.studentjobs.wsu.edu/. On the side navigation bar, click on the link "Hourly Non-Student". Select "Find a Job," set search criteria to “On-campus Non-student" next select the “Advanced" tab and choose "Campus" to search by location.
If you have any questions or if you need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at hres@vancouver.wsu.edu -or- 360-546-9094 -or- visit room 126 in the Administration Building.
Please contact the department directly for information outside the application process.
Diversity Council Internship
The Diversity Council announces that applications for its 2008-09 Student Internship are now being accepted. The intern will work with the Diversity Council Chair and the Diversity Faculty Fellow to assist in developing and implementing Council goals and activities. Interns will have the opportunity to explore personal areas of interest related to diversity in higher education. The intern is expected to work about 10 hours per week throughout the 2008-09 academic and receive a stipend of $10 per hour. The intern will also earn course credit for their service and for completing an independent project each semester.
The application deadline for the Diversity Council Internship is Friday, 1 August 2008.
You may download information about the internship and an application as a pdf here or you may contact:
Jorge Lizárraga
Office of Academic Affairs
Washington State University Vancouver
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98689
Email: jlizarraga@vancouver.wsu.edu
Phone: 360/546-9284
AmeriCorps Member/Civic Engagement Specialist
Office of Academic Affairs
Rate of Pay: Living stipend of $11,400 paid bimonthly for 10.5 months
Start Date: September 1, 2008
End Date: July 15, 2009
Hours: 40.0 hours/wk
Description: WSU Vancouver is recruiting one full-time AmeriCorps member to assist the campus in developing a Civic Engagement Center and to coordinate a pilot mentoring project connected to service learning with a local high school. Tasks will include developing a database of current civic engagement projects on the campus and of community organizations looking to partner with the campus, working with Student Affairs, WSU Pullman's Center for Civic Engagement and campus faculty to develop a plan for a Civic Engagement Center, helping connect students with identified opportunities, and working with several students on a service learning project with a local high school. AmeriCorps members serve full-time (40 hrs/wk), for 10.5 months with varying work hours, and are considered employees of AmeriCorps not WSU Vancouver.
Minimum Qualifications: AA or BA/BS degree. Enthusiasm and self-direction. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to adhere to complex policies and regulations. Some experience with creating web pages. Commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent U.S. Resident. Enrollment in Electronic Funds Transfer to receive bimonthly stipend.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with spreadsheets/databases. Experience as a mentor to high school or college students. Experience working on a college or university campus.
Benefits: Living stipend of $11,400, medical insurance, an education award of $4,725, loan forbearance and interest accrual reimbursement on qualifying loans and childcare assistance for qualifying members. WSU Vancouver provides skills training, opportunities to build your resume and work portfolio, and a mentor throughout the year to provide support and guidance.
Work Study Position: No
Department Contact: Nicole Davis (360) 546-9159 or nicole_hamann@vancouver.wsu.edu
How To Apply: Applicants are invited to send a letter of application, a resume or vita, and the names and contact information of three references to Nicole Davis, Office of Academic Affairs, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686-9600. Applications may be faxed to (360) 546-9043 or sent via email to nicole_hamann@vancouver.wsu.edu. For further information, please call (360) 546-9159.
Screening begins: June 23, 2008.
Technical Assistant I
Vancouver Information Technology
Hourly Rate of Pay: $11.36 per hour
Positions Available: 10
Start Date: Monday, August 18, 2008
Hours: 8.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Description: Computer Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting customers in the open student computing labs by providing quality service and support. This assistance includes questions related to the software and hardware in the lab, general network connectivity issue for wireless, and support for WSU Network ID and Unix accounts. In addition, the Computer Lab Assistant is to maintain security and cleanliness in the labs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with various aspects of computer operation in open access computer lab environment, including questions regarding software, hardware, operating systems, printing, training, and the Internet.
- Respond to customer problems and follow up when immediate solutions are not available and/or report problems to senior technicians in VIT office
- Implement work-around solutions when permanent solutions require more time or outside assistance.
- Research answers to customer's questions.
- Operate computer peripheral equipment including networked printer, scanners, zip drives, CD burners and other equipment that VIT makes available to computer lab customers.
- Perform maintenance duties on lab equipment such as cleaning.
- Perform basic troubleshoots for customers who call or walk in regarding connecting personal laptops to wireless.
- Assist customers with Network ID and Unix accounts.
- Move around lab every 15-30 minutes to assist customers, push in chairs, and clean lab.
- Read and respond to email daily.
- Maintain consistent schedule and work with team to supply substitutes when necessary.
- Attend Lab Team Meetings, including mandatory orientation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of computer software and hardware.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work as a team.
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer experience with web page editors, file transfer programs such as FTP, general operating system functions (scans, preferences, logins, reboots, etc.)
Work study position: Yes -- Rate of pay is $11.36 per hour for work-study hours. Once work-study funds are depleted, the rate of pay will be $8.07 per hour.
Department Contact: Jane Sanders sandersj@vancouver.wsu.edu
How to Apply:
Apply for this position at http://www.studentjobs.wsu.edu/. On the side navigation bar, click on the link "Students". Select "Find a Job," set search criteria to "On-Campus Work-Study," select "Advanced" and "Campus" to search by location. If you have any questions or if you need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at hres@vancouver.wsu.edu -or- 360-546-9094 -or- visit room 126 in the Administration Building.
Please contact the department directly for information outside the application process.