Temporary Hourly (Paraprofessional - Summer/Fall Quarter - 2026)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
2600 N. 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301, WA
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
THE
Division
Varied
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Pay Range
$18.50 - $18.50 per hour
Description
Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks to develop a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Paraprofessional) positions. CBC employs temporary employees to meet short-term and intermittent workload needs. Temporary Hourly employees have non-student status and are defined as those staff employees not occupying a budgeted line position (an appointed position) and are temporary, at-will employees.
Temporary hourly positions are exempt from the civil service rules and are limited to one (1) appointment at CBC. Temporary hourly employees must not work more than 12 consecutive months or 1050 hours or more in any twelve (12) consecutive month period from the original date of hire, whichever is met first. The length of employment and the number of hours worked per week are undetermined and may be continued, reduced or terminated based on funding, workload fluctuations, etc. There is no contract or guarantee of continued employment.
CBC accepts applications for temporary hourly positions on an ongoing basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the minimum required qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as department/scheduling needs dictate.
Pay Range: $18.50 - $18.50 per hour.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform tasks as assigned by a staff member in support of department or program which may include the following:
Required Qualifications
Please note: Completed applications will remain viable for the hiring supervisor to review as the need arises. The current pool remains in effect until on or around September 29, 2026. You will receive an automated email once the posting has been refreshed. If you wish to be considered after that time, please resubmit your application. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring supervisor, otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool.
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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Conditions of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure education 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.
Skills & Abilities
Customer Service Skills: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
Oral Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings.
Written Communication Skills: Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.
If you have questions for the recruiter, please contact Christopher Bonilla at cbonilla@columbiabasin.edu.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION)
Program brochures and additional information available upon request.
Health Care Benefits and Retirement Benefits are based on eligibility per the following Washington Administrative Code (WAC):
01
Are you currently enrolled as a student at Columbia Basin College? Applicants who are currently enrolled as students are not eligible for this position.
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? If your education exceeds a high school diploma, you are encouraged to apply to the Skilled Hourly posting instead.
03
Do you have one (1) year of clerical experience?
04
This position requires one (1) year of clerical experience. Describe your clerical or office support experience, including the types of tasks you performed.
05
Describe your customer service experience and the environments in which you worked.
06
This position requires working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Please describe your experience working with diverse populations and how that experience has prepared you for this position.
07
Have you ever been employed at CBC specifically in a Temporary Hourly capacity?
Required Question
Employer Columbia Basin College (WA)
Address 2600 N. 20th Ave.
Pasco, Washington, 99301
Phone 509-542-4875
Website http://columbiabasin.edu/jobs