Cashier / Part-time

This part-time, 18 hours per week, classified position is part of the Business Office Team and reports directly to the Director of Accounting Services. The Cashier is primarily responsible for receiving funds in payment of tuition and other charges, recording monetary transactions, verifying daily records/receipts, preparing daily bank deposits, and adhering to college cash management processes. Applications received by June 27 2021 will receive priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled and is scheduled to begin upon selection.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degree’s round out our offerings. As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve.

Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Receive cash, checks, and/or credit cards in payment of tuition and other fees.

Assist with implementation of the Student Tuition Easy Payment Plan (STEPP).

Record all Renton Technical College (RTC) tuition and other revenue in the internal computerized financial management system (FMS) and balance each batch.

Process web registration credit card activity on a daily basis.

Distribute payroll, work study, financial aid, and other checks.

Maintain records of cash deposits and perform other filing as necessary.

Assist with daily deposits from various campus departments. Maintain and enforce security procedures, including service order tracking, to ensure safety of funds.

Assist with work overload during peak registration periods.

Provide excellent customer service, and use problem solving skills, to resolve issues and relay campus information.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socioeconomic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.

High school graduate or equivalent and three years of general office experience including two years of cash handling experience. Advanced technical training in administrative procedures or accounting may substitute on a month for month basis for up to one year of the required experience.

Ability to learn about the courses and programs offered by RTC to facilities proper collection of tuition and fees.

Demonstrated ability to operate a 10-key calculator.

Ability to work effectively and engage with adult learners, including individuals whose first language is not English.

Proficient experience with Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs / platforms.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintain accurate records, managing multiple tasks and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language and ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.

Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

Terms of Employment

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Post offer, pre hire background checks (including criminal record) may 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.

For questions regarding this position contact [email protected] or 425-235-2296

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More than Just a Paycheck!Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package.Health Benefits:Adjunct faculty may become eligible for benefits if they work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only – benefits would begin on the first day of the working month after working 50% or more for two consecutive quarters). Newly-hired adjunct faculty are eligible for PEBB insurance benefits when they have taught 50 percent or more of a full-time workload* for two consecutive quarters at one or more public higher education institutions, going on benefits the start of the second quarter at 50% or more. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board.Adjunct faculty who initially meet the State Board Retirement Plan Eligibility criteria after June 30, 2011 are given the option to participate in the State Board Plan (TIAA-CREF) or to participate in TRS 3, and have 30 days to make a choice. The eligibility threshold for participation in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) is 50 percent of a full-time workload* at one or more college districts or the State Board for two consecutive quarters. There may be other options available under limited circumstances.*Half time is defined as one-half of the full-time academic workload as determined by each institution, except that half time for community and technical colleges faculty employees is governed by RCW 28B.50.489.