Student Programming, Government and Ambassadors

Who We Are

Note : This position is for currently enrolled TCC Students only.

If not currently enrolled as a TCC Student please apply to the other listed positions and / or pools available on the

TCC jobs / employment portal

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an, Achieving the Dream "leader college" and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that :

• Reflects the diversity of our community.
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
• Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
• Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Regional Setting

For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area : https : / / www.tacomacc.edu / tcc-life / life_in_ tacoma

Position Summary for Student Government, Event Team, Titan Today, Peer Ambassadors & Representatives

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

Essential Functions

MESA Peer Ambassadors :

Advertise and attend events sponsored by MESA

Ensure that all students sign in and out of the MESA Center

Represent the MESA program on and off-campus and at Outreach events

Explain MESA Program qualifications and program overview

OSE Peer Ambassadors :

Contact faculty to arrange class meetings, as well as other campus staff and faculty to ensure students and those who serve students are aware of OSE and other campus offerings, as well as to raise the student voice.

Reach out to nontraditional students for their input and feedback.

Staff the Collaboratory

Plan Alternative Spring Break and other service and volunteer programs and events.

OSE Titan Today Journalist :

You will be writing articles, creating podcasts, forming social media content, and more to bring to light in a fair and balanced way, issues that affect the student.

You will work with the OSE Director, Program Specialist, the OSE Team to produce the material above to present it to the students, TCC, and the communities surrounding our school.

Event Team Leaders :

Plan and Facilitate student-based events that discuss and promote community, student connection, equity, diversity, inclusion, health and wellness, recreation, and more through various mediums such as on campus and virtual events, artist & lecture series, workshops, panels, mail-out programs, class visits, participation in campus community meetings, and more!

Communicate and meet with team members to create and prepare budget plans, reach out to community partners or guest speakers, seek volunteers, design event layouts, and discuss other logistical duties.

Attend weekly team meetings and other planned training, answer and log phone calls and emails, check and respond to work email daily for incoming information, maintain office hours, submit time sheets, and provide stellar customer service to students requesting assistance.

Contact and create a student, school, and community network to utilize as resources when planning and coordinating events.

Student Government Executive Board Elected Representatives :

Coordinate student voice opportunities including forums, panels, and voter registration

Serve on College Council and other committees and groups as assigned

Collect feedback and input from students regarding their experience at TCC

Participate in student fee budget committees

Plan and market Civic Engagement events and Legislative participation activities

Committee Representatives :

Attend assigned committee meetings on time and with consistency

Follow duties as assigned by Committee Chair

Track hours and report progress to Director of Student Engagement or designee

Willingness to act and think on behalf of the diverse student body of Tacoma Community College

Report to the Student Senate

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum GPA 2.0

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to produce college-level writing

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, and Zoom

Dependability on the job : punctuality, commitment

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Commitment of 10-17 hours per week

Regular and predictable attendance

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building and maintaining internal / external customer satisfaction.

An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Skilled in building and maintaining internal / external customer satisfaction.

Ability to follow directions and meet the demands of the department.

Organizational and study skills.

Application Process

Application Material & Procedures

Complete application packages must include the following :

Terms of Employment

These part-time hourly positions are bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above and is scheduled to work 17 hours per week. The salary range is $16.66 - $20.00 per hour per hour DOE / DOQ. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs. TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work study students, will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours work ed . Hourly non-student employees may be applicable for comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page / employment benefits : https : / / www.tacomacc.edu / about / employment /

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253-566-5115. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

Tacoma Community College

Human Resources

6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466

www.tacomacc.edu / about / employment