What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Hourly (Tutor - Spring Quarter - 2026) position at Columbia Basin College?
Salary: See Position Description
Location : WA 99301, WA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: THE
Division: Varied
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Pay Range: $19.50 - $19.50 per hour
Description
Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks to develop a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Tutor) positions. Tutors must be open to learning and implementing effective tutoring methods, with training provided. 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: $19.50 - $19.50 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred 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 June 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.
Skills & Abilities
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Oral Communication: 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.
Computer Skills: Demonstrate the ability to use instructional technology and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Process Notes
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.
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.
If you have questions for the recruiter, please contact Christopher Bonilla at
OPTIONAL BENEFITS (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION)
Program brochures and additional information available upon request.
• American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Homestreet Bank
• School Employees Credit Union (Benton & Franklin Counties)
• School Employees Credit Union of Washington
• Voluntary/Supplemental Retirement Annuities - TIAA-CREF (403b) & Deferred Comp Program (457)
• Washington State Employees Credit Union
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
Please select the response from below that most closely matches your education.
03
Please list any previous tutoring or teaching positions you have held, including the employer, dates of employment, and courses or subjects you tutored.
04
Please identify the disciplines or courses you are interested in and qualified to tutor.
05
In your opinion, what is one of the biggest challenges students face when completing courses, and how would you help a student overcome that challenge as a tutor?
06
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
07
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.
08
Have you ever been employed at CBC specifically in a Temporary Hourly capacity?
Required Question
Location : WA 99301, WA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: THE
Division: Varied
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Pay Range: $19.50 - $19.50 per hour
Description
Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks to develop a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Tutor) positions. Tutors must be open to learning and implementing effective tutoring methods, with training provided. 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: $19.50 - $19.50 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide tutoring to CBC students enrolled in classes;
- Offer assistance with developing study strategies;
- Help to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning;
- Tutor students in individual and group settings;
- Demonstrate multiple approaches to solving a problem;
- Assess student progress and report progress to Director for Academic Success Center;
- Work with students to provide an individual tutoring plan;
- Actively participate in tutor training and follow-up sessions; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and
- Demonstrated experience teaching and/or tutoring at-risk, low income, and/or bilingual students.
- Be available mornings, afternoons, evenings and some weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish/English.
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 June 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.
Skills & Abilities
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Oral Communication: 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.
Computer Skills: Demonstrate the ability to use instructional technology and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Process Notes
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.
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.
If you have questions for the recruiter, please contact Christopher Bonilla at
OPTIONAL BENEFITS (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION)
Program brochures and additional information available upon request.
• American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Homestreet Bank
• School Employees Credit Union (Benton & Franklin Counties)
• School Employees Credit Union of Washington
• Voluntary/Supplemental Retirement Annuities - TIAA-CREF (403b) & Deferred Comp Program (457)
• Washington State Employees Credit Union
Health Care Benefits and Retirement Benefits are based on eligibility per the following Washington Administrative Code (WAC):
- Health Care Benefit Eligibility - WAC 182-12-114
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.
- Yes
- No
02
Please select the response from below that most closely matches your education.
- I have a High School Diploma/GED
- I have some college
- I have an Associate's degree
- I have a Bachelor's degree
- I have a Master's degree or higher
- N/A
03
Please list any previous tutoring or teaching positions you have held, including the employer, dates of employment, and courses or subjects you tutored.
04
Please identify the disciplines or courses you are interested in and qualified to tutor.
05
In your opinion, what is one of the biggest challenges students face when completing courses, and how would you help a student overcome that challenge as a tutor?
06
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
- Yes
- No
07
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.
08
Have you ever been employed at CBC specifically in a Temporary Hourly capacity?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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