Office Assistant 2 - Student Recreation & Wellness

Columbia Basin College • Wa 99301, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Basin College seeks an Office Assistant 2 to serve as the primary point of contact for the Student Recreation Center and campus Food Pantry. The position provides professional, student-centered support to students, staff, and visitors; oversees daily facility operations; supports student employees; coordinates administrative processes and program logistics; and helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment that promotes student wellness and basic needs. The position reports to the Director for Student Recreation & Wellness.

This full-time, overtime-eligible classified staff position works a typical schedule of Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., and Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The employee must also be available to work a flexible schedule when given prior notice by the College. The position is represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

The role involves frequent sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, communicating, reaching, and manipulating objects. It requires mobility to move materials regularly and travel between campus buildings, as well as manual dexterity and coordination to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. Working conditions are usual office conditions, with noise levels typical of an office environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an institutionally accredited institution.
• One year of customer service, office support, or operational experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to work the stated schedule and a flexible schedule when given prior notice by the College.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and written communication, adaptability, professionalism, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate with others, accept constructive feedback, cooperate with coworkers and supervisors, and uphold CBC Shared Commitments.
• Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion, including understanding differences, open-mindedness, compassion, sensitivity, and respect for differing viewpoints.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in recreation, wellness, facility operations, student services, or higher education environments.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational coverage during assigned afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts, supporting safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations of the Student Recreation Center and related services.
• Assist students and visitors, answer questions, enforce facility policies and procedures, monitor recreation spaces, and address facility, equipment, or safety concerns as needed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, equipment check-in and check-out, scheduling coordination, data entry, recordkeeping, inventory tracking, and maintenance of departmental logs and reporting systems.
• Support departmental programs, events, and activities through preparation, setup, communication, logistical coordination, and general operational assistance.
• Assist with daily Food Pantry operations, including stocking and organizing inventory, coordinating deliveries, supporting distribution, maintaining inventory records, and serving students accessing basic needs resources.
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming recreation and pantry environments; monitor supply levels and communicate operational or maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Provide guidance and support to student employees and volunteers during assigned shifts, exercise independent judgment, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend process improvements for Student Recreation & Wellness services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree