INST/CLASS SUPPORT TECH 2 (WRITING CENTER, POOL) Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 14981)

Description

The Position  

INSTRUCTION & CLASSROOM SUPPORT TECH 2 (POOL)

(Writing Center, Part-Time Hourly, Temporary)

 

Open date: July 14, 2025

 

PENINSULA COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY Our collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College "we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals." Peninsula College's equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee's collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College's work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College's equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.

THE COLLEGE

 

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S'Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S'Klallam.

 

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College's service district. The College is home to House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S'Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes. 

 

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

 

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

 

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration.  The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place.  Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

 

THE POSITION

The Instruction & Classroom Support Technician II-Writing Center Tutor position provides support for student writing through one-on-one sessions in the Writing Center. This position may also support students, faculty, or staff in the classroom or with events that promote or provide Learning Center services. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to student writing in one-on-one, in-person or virtual tutoring sessions at the Writing Center. 
• Provide instructional support and guidance on writing-related tasks, including form, content, and mechanics, during every stage of the writing process.
• Completes Writing Center Tutor Reports summarizing student sessions. 
• Manage appointment scheduling calendar and Zoom account while conducting in-person and virtual student sessions. 
• Participate in classroom and other activities on occasion to provide or assist with class presentations, instructional support, peer-review sessions, writing workshops, or related activities.
• Provide guidance and strategies to support students navigating the use of AI. 
• Refer students to other support and resources when appropriate and communicate concerns with Learning Center Coordinator.  
  

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced proficiency in academic reading and writing in English.
• Ability to analyze student writing for form, content, and mechanics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to support all students and create a welcoming environment that fosters a sense of belonging for students with diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Zoom, and Canvas (or other LMS). 
• Knowledge or willingness to learn current issues and uses of Artificial Intelligence in academic settings. 
  

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical presence required in the Writing Center and/or classroom.
• Work is performed in an office/lab/classroom environment and requires standing and/or sitting and using computers and office equipment for extended periods.

 

WORK SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily Monday through Friday during business hours.
• Work hours will not exceed 19 hours per week combined for all campus positions.
• Work occurs during fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters with breaks between quarters.
  

 

EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a BA in English or related field required.
• Master's degree in English or related field preferred.
• English and writing teaching or tutoring experience strongly preferred.

 

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE:

Yes, 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.

 

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

 In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. 

 

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENFITS INFORMATION

• Part-Time Nonpermanent Classified Hourly position.
• Anticipated starting hourly pay: $22.56 - $24.23

 

Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Vacation Leave Accrual: Your vacation leave will be accrued based on the hours worked in the previous month. The more hours you work, the higher your leave entitlement for the following month will be, up to a maximum of 11.33 hours per month.
• Sick Leave Accrual: Your sick leave will be accrued based on the hours worked in the previous month. The more hours you work, the higher your leave entitlement for the following month will be, up to a maximum of 8 hours per month.
  

 

Washington State Law (WAC 357-04-045)for Part-Time Temporary Positions:

If you have held a part-time hourly, or temporary position, after July 1, 2022 within Peninsula College. You will NOT qualify for the position and cannot be considered.  

 

The provisions of WAC 357-04-045 (WAC 357-04-045) requires: 

1. The employee is employed twelve consecutive months or less; 
2. The employee is employed for one thousand fifty hours (1050) or less in that same twelve consecutive month period which begins from the  original date of hire or July 1, 2022, whichever is later; and  
3. The employee is limited to one appointment only with the same higher education employer that meets the criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection.

 

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• A college employment application
• A cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• A current resume 
• Three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references¿ email addresses and telephone numbers

 

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

  Human Resources

  Peninsula College 

  1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

  Port Angeles, WA 98362

  Phone: (360) 417-6298

  Email: pchr@pencol.edu

 

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

 

 

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Peninsula College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

 

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

 

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

 

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu  to request for any accommodations.

 

 

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

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