Clerical Pool Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Central Washington University is recruiting nonpermanent clerical positions to join our team. Depending on the position, this pool may consist of campus-based or remote locations. The salary, is dependent on experience and the position, plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
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What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator .
The Role:
CWU is accepting applications for individuals to perform clerical and/or general office support work in various departments throughout campus and at all centers/sites. These positions are designated as nonpermanent hourly positions.
Job Duties
Each department will assign job duties specific to their needs. However, in general these positions will be used to fulfill temporary needs in clerical/office-related duties such as:
- Maintaining paper and/or electronic (digital) based filing systems.
- Performing receptionist duties; responding to in-person, phone, or email customers frequently in offices with high volumes of traffic.
- Scheduling appointments for office staff.
- Performing data entry into a variety of spreadsheets and/or databases; running queries to extract data.
- Performing complex word processing tasks such as merging and sorting, uploading/downloading.
- Maintaining department or program website.
- Taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
- Performing back-up duties for vacant positions and/or staff members who may be out of the office.
Minimum Qualifications
Each department will have individual required qualifications for specific jobs. However, in general clerical jobs require:

• Prior office/clerical experience
• Software skills such as Word, Excel, Access, email, web maintenance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Each department will have individual preferred qualifications for specific jobs.
• Highlighting prior clerical/office-related experience and applicable education/training in your application materials will make your application stronger.

Pay & Work Schedule
Pay: Dependent on position classification and experience, this ranges from $18.75 per hour up to $40.00 per hour.
Schedule/Hours: Dependent upon departments needs.
Additional information: This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for nonpermanent clerical or office support positions through September 30, 2026. Selected applicants may be called on short notice to fill positions on an as-needed basis, however this posting does not imply that a position will be filled or any guarantee that applicants will be contacted.
Working Conditions: Clerical/office-related positions work in an office setting, typically with frequent in-person interactions. Some amount of mobility may be required in order to perform the essential functions of the specific job such as retrieving files, data entry, and responding to customers needs. Depending on the departments' needs, occasional evening/weekend work and travel may be required.
Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit: benefits-perks-discounts.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
• Resume including work history, education, training; and
• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue as needed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
* Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check/Reference Check Process:
Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.
Some positions may be part of a Public School Employees of Washington (PSE) bargaining unit.
Notice to Prospective Employees:
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance , 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email crc@cwu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodations
Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at HR@cwu.edu or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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