What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker position at Yakima Valley College?
Our Mission Statement:
As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students’ learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.
We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.
On-Campus student employment opportunities at Yakima Valley College are available. Students who believe the experience can be a valuable part of their education are encouraged to apply. Positions require student work study funding for eligibility. Please verify with Financial Aid to determine work study eligibility prior to submitting your application. This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for all student worker positions.
Online application instructions:
- Click the Student Worker "Apply link" on the right-hand side of the page
- Fill out the application
- Upload your cover letter and resume
- Certify and submit your application
When all of your Student Worker application materials have been received, please stop by the Human Resource Services (P118) office to submit new hire paperwork. All employment is contingent upon Human Resources performing a background check, which is required by law. It can take up to two weeks for approval from the time your application materials are received.
Note: Your application will not be approved until all required items have been received by Financial Aid and Human Resources.
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Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:
- A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
- A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
- Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
- Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire
- Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.
Supplemental Information:
Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."
Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email aramirez@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4671.
Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.
All positions are subject to funding.