Seattle Colleges District is looking to hire a Tribal Relations Student Ambassador in the Division for Access, Community, and Opportunity (DACO).

The hourly rate for this position is $20.76/ hr.

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin September 18th, 2025.

Position Summary

District Division of ACO at the Siegal Center is a space dedicated to creating connections, navigating systems, and promoting engagement opportunities in the service of student success and agency. Our office offers learning and leadership opportunities for our Student Ambassadors, as well as potential students, current students and faculty and staff of Seattle Colleges that utilize our offices district-wide. As an ACO student ambassador, you will help support our mission and value of access, community and opportunity. This is a unique opportunity to work within, and support, the district-wide ACO offices, across from Seattle Central Campus, with Administrators and District Officers.

This position is part-time, working 19 hours per week during the quarter while enrolled in classes, up to 40 hours a week as long as enrolled in the next quarter. Monday through Friday, primarily 9AM to 6PM.

This position works 100% of the time on-site.

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.

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.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached 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 has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

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

What you will be working on:

• Provide accurate, timely information and referrals to email inquiries and requests.
• Assist ACO District Team with Planning Committees, Task Forces, and Affinity Groups
• Support District ACO Team with day-to-day administrative support
• Help staff and faculty build connections and understand resources/support programs
• Create and refresh ACO online Calendar with up-to-date information of upcoming ACO events and meetings, Siegal Center events and district-wide events on the Seattle Colleges campuses
• Maintain a clean, orderly office environment
• Keeping track of ACO inventory count of books, bags and other ACO materials
• Assisting with ACO Siegal Center and District-wide ACO events/programs
• Participating in student committees, student success initiatives, and special projects, as needed
• Attend weekly one on one with supervisor

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

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

• Demonstrated lived experience in Native communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of services and programming for Native students and families.
• Must be or plan to be enrolled in a minimum of 10 Seattle Central credit hours each quarter (excluding Summer quarter)
• Must have attended one quarter at Seattle Colleges prior to applying to this position
• Must have and maintain at least a 2.5 quarterly/cumulative GPA
• An eagerness to work with and serve community of all backgrounds: cultural, ethnic, religious, political, gender identity, academic pursuits, and all other ways we define our uniqueness on the district level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (proficiency is important in this role)
• Ability to bring unique skills and perspective to expand the diversity of the group.
• Desire to help others, and a desire to meet administrative leaders in their roles
• Willingness to learn, be proactive, motivated, clear communicator and self-starter
• Required Attendance at:
  • Siegal District and occasionally Central ACO events (in-person and virtually)
  • Commencement Ceremonies for Campuses
• Must be available in-person for Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters 8-12 hours/week, during the hours of 9 AM -5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Office Setting:

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

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

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 accommodation 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 "cyberbullying."

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

Background Check Statement

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. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.