Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for an Office Assistant in the college's Japanese Agricultural Training Program.  The Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP) is an intensive nine-week program incorporating English, Spanish, and agricultural instruction.

The JATP Instructional Training Program runs from June 24 - August 16, 2024. 

JATP was initially conceived as a means of improving Japan's agriculture via the transfer of U.S. technology and farming methods.  Today's JATP represents a continuing effort, not only to improve agriculture in Japan, but also to promote greater understanding between Japan and the United States.  Academic as well as comprehensive on-the-farm training is used to accomplish this.  Additionally, trainee insight into American culture and institutions is developed through participation in host family and community activities.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:   To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.  

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

*Embrace our Workplace Norms *

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.  

[This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by June 14, 2024]{.underline}.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

Essential Job Duties

[Essential Duties: ]{.underline} The JATP Office Assistant will assist and support the Japanese Agriculture Training Program's Director by providing clerical services and supporting the trainees with physical activities. This will include and is not limited to planning, scheduling, organizing, and assisting during the nine-week training program.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

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• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prior office setting experience either on the job or educational.
• Collaborative skills, able to carry out duties independently and able to follow instructions.
• Previous experience working with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.  

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