Cashier 2 (15 hours per week)

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Position Purpose:

To provide prompt and courteous customer service to students and staff as the primary cashier.

Nature and Scope:

This position works under general supervision of the Fiscal Analyst 4.

• Primary person responsible for the cashiering function in the cashier office. This consists of assisting students with payment options and directing them on the correct process.
• Create departmental receipts for all outside scholarship payments received and add to spreadsheet for tracking.
• Works closely with Admissions, Counseling and Running Start staff to ensure accuracy of student accounts.
• Respond to requests for information, clarification, or guidance and provide the same through individual research and review, which may require knowledge/understanding of computer-based procedures and systems, including utilization of existing data retrieval and computer programs.
• Add and remove service indicators daily as needed.
• Run negative balance report daily and process student refunds.
• Work with Financial Aid regarding any unapplied aid on student accounts.
• Provide back-up for waiver assignment.
• Maintain and update Cashier procedures as needed.
• Assist with communication efforts to students regarding account balances as needed or as time allows.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, and ensure sensitive data is protected per FERPA guidelines.
• Attending all training required and other duties as assigned.

High school graduation or equivalent

AND

Eighteen months of fiscally-related work such as bank teller or retail salesclerk

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

There is one 15 hours per week year round position. Classified employees are represented by the Washington State Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

DEADLINE: The postion will close March 31, 2024. The screening committee will begin their review April 1, 2024.

COMPENSATION
Monthly Salary: Range 32 ($1,051.88 - $1,357.13)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

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.

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Centralia 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 360-623-8947.

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.