Administrative Student Intern - Office of the President

NOTE: This position is for currently enrolled TCC students only. If not currently enrolled as a college student please apply to the other listed positions and/or pools available on the TCC jobs/employment portal.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an, Achieving the Dream "leader college" and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Reflects the diversity of our community.
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
• Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
• Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

This is an in-person position reporting to the Administrative Operations Coordinator in the Office of the President. This is a part-time, hourly position intended to be a one-year appointment. The successful candidate must be a currently enrolled TCC student.

• Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and organizing office materials.
• Provide front desk coverage, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and directing inquiries.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of initiatives within the President's Student Engagement Plan, including President's Taxi, Grocery Bingo, Town Halls, and other student engagement activities, including coordinating day-of logistics, materials, communications, and event support.
• Facilitate with event preparation, onsite support, scheduling, communications materials and coordination with campus partners.
• Provide day-of event support by assisting with setup, welcoming and engaging students. Coordinating activities, addressing logistical needs, and helping ensure events run smoothly.
• Provide meaningful opportunities for students to connect with the President. Represent the President's Office at campus tabling events and outreach activities.
• Assist with maintaining organized office spaces, supply inventory, and shared work areas.
• Draft and send email reminders and announcements as directed.
• Help manage scheduling logistics (room reservations, meeting set-up).
• Update and maintain databases, contact lists, and other office records.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the President's Office

Expectations

• Maintain good academic standing and satisfactory progress toward educational goals throughout the internship.
• Adhere to the Tacoma Community College Student Code of Conduct and demonstrate professionalism, respect and appropriate conduct in interactions with students, staff, faculty, guests and college leadership.

Qualifications - knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job:

Minimum

• Must be a current student enrolled at Tacoma Community College.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Experience supporting events or outreach activities.
• Familiarity with data entry, record-keeping, or office management systems.
• Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience using email communication tools for professional correspondence.

• Must be a current TCC student.
• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment, but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.
  
  

Application Materials
Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume.