Cashier 3 - Part Time

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Position open until filled / First Review of materials will begin: May 13, 2024

Salary range for this position is: $20.37/hr. - $23.43/hr. (depending on experience)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Are you passionate about customer service and assisting students and departments with payments and deposits? If this resonates with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As a part time Cashier, you will be a member of the team that ensures student financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently in order to help students succeed in their educational goals. In this role, you will be responsible for taking payments, recording them accurately, reconciling accounts, and interfacing with various payment systems and methods.

The Cashier department is an integral part of the Campus Business Office and the District Finance Office. These offices provide administrative and financial support to the college and strive to make it easier for all college staff to support student success.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

Application Requirements:

• Attach current resume

• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

Performs work involving receipt of, and accountability for, funds and maintains control records of cash receipts and disbursements.

• Performs work involving receipt of, and accountability for, funds and maintains control records of cash receipts and disbursements.

• Inputs financial data to student accounts; maintains student financial accounts and records.

• Provides crucial, quality customer service function, including student account reconciliations and assistance to all campus departments with cashiering needs, answering questions and providing information about campus procedures and environment.

Provides crucial, quality customer service function, including student account reconciliations and assistance to all campus departments with cashiering needs, answering questions and providing information about campus procedures and environment.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Demonstrated knowledge of cashiering processes, including reconciliation of cash receipts on a daily basis and balancing cash receipts to a daily deposit. Implementing back up receipting process, when necessary.

• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment, while exhibiting patience, objectivity and understanding.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize various problem situations and provide support if necessary with past due accounts, billing process, and monitoring accounts.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities.

• Demonstrated complex problem solving skills

• Demonstrated effective customer service skills to ensure customer service excellence

• High school diploma or GED and two years' experience in Cashiering or related field.

Physical Requirements:

The Position

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to Perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.

• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

• Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disability Accommodation

• Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyber bullying.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the colleges Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.