Student Representative: Tenure Committees

Description

Summary:

Be the student voice that helps shape the future of teaching at Bellingham Technical College and build your resume at the same time. As a Student Representative on a Tenure Review Committee, you'll collaborate with faculty and administrators to provide valuable feedback on classroom instruction while helping ensure excellence in education. This unique leadership opportunity offers firsthand experience in college governance and the faculty evaluation process.

Salary:

Starting salary is $19.13 per hour; estimated 2 hours per quarter with a one-year term. This term may be renewable for a second year if you are still an active student at BTC. Position Duties & Responsibilities The Student Representative serves as a member of a faculty tenure review committee, providing the student perspective during the tenure review process. This position contributes to the college's commitment to excellence in teaching and student success by participating in tenure review committee meetings, reviewing tenure review materials, and providing thoughtful feedback regarding the faculty member's effectiveness in supporting student learning. The Student Representative is expected to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality throughout the tenure review process.

Duties include:

• Attend committee orientation and required training prior to participating in tenure review activities
• Actively contribute as a member of the tenure review committee.
• Attend scheduled committee meetings and maintain regular participation throughout the review process.
• Review tenure review documents in a timely manner
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding committee discussions, review materials, and faculty personnel information.
• Demonstrate fairness, professionalism, and respect throughout the tenure review process.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the Vice President of Instruction
• Perform other committee-related responsibilities as assigned by the Committee Chair.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Communicate clearly (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and committee members
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive personnel matters
• Commitment to fairness, objectivity, and integrity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled student in good academic and disciplinary standing
• Maintain a minimum of 12 credits per quarter
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable and able to attend scheduled meetings

Supplemental Information Confidentiality: The selection process will be determined by the ASBTC Executive Board. Student Representatives will be assigned a committee by the Vice President of Instruction. Student Representatives are entrusted with confidential personnel information as part of the tenure review process. All committee discussions, tenure review materials, recommendations, and related documents are confidential and may not be disclosed to individuals outside the committee except as authorized by college policy or applicable law. Violation of confidentiality may result in removal from the committee and other disciplinary action as appropriate. Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits: $19.13 per hour Work schedule:Estimated to be 2 hours per quarter with a one-year assignment and the possibility of renewing for a second year if the student is still an active student at BTC. Benefits: Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program. Potential flexible schedule.

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at http://www.btc.edu/jobs and September 22, 2026 for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials:

• Completed BTC Online Employment Application & Supplemental Questions

Interviews will be scheduled after applications have been reviewed.

Benefits

This position is not generally eligible for benefits such as insurance, retirement or tuition waivers.

These position are eligible for benefits such as paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employees are also eligible to participate in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling and referral program. Temporary employees have some flexible schedule benefits.

Please see job posting for benefits associated with the specific position being filled. The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack, Director for Human Resources, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu. For Title IX compliance, contact: Michele Waltz, Vice President of Student Services, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu. Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.