Answers to questions frequently asked about the LCC application and recruitment process.
For all questions regarding the status of your application and recruitment timeline, contact our HR office at:
Lower Columbia College
Human Resources
1600 Maple Street
P.O. Box 3010
Longview, Washington, 98632
(360) 442-2120
hr@lowercolumbia.edu
Yes, a formal online application must be submitted through our online portal for consideration. Printed or written applications will not be accepted.
Hard copies of resumes, cover letters, reference letters or transcripts will NOT be accepted. We encourage you to attach job-specific documents to your online application for each job you apply to. If transcripts are required for an application process, you should upload a copy of all your official/unofficial transcripts. In addition, if you are selected for the position, you will be asked to send all official transcripts directly to our office for documentation.
We offer applicants that do not have access to the online application an opportunity to use one of our computers in our Human Resources Office. All request must be made directly via phone, email or in person. In addition, the online application can also be accessed from any internet-connected computer and mobile device.
Examples of places:
- WorkSource
- Public Library
- Coffee Shop with Internet Access
If you don't have an email account, you can set up an email free of charge through various providers like Google Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail.
You may access your account portal by clicking the Sign In link in the top right-hand corner of the LCC Jobs page. You can check the status of your applications, update your applications, create a new application, and see all the jobs you've applied to.
For any questions regarding your NEOGOV account and difficulty completing an application, please contact NEOGOV Customer support toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
All current job openings will be listed on our jobs page. If you're interested in a job that isn't open yet, you can sign up for a “Job Interest Card”. This service will send you an email when a job you're interested in becomes available.
All job advertisements will be posted as job openings become available.
Yes, you may apply for any job opening for which you are qualified.
You must submit your application for open jobs by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
Typically, closing date and time will be listed on the position announcement itself.
Once you submit an application for a job, you can't change the info you submitted
for that particular job. However, if you apply to future jobs you can add or change
the info at that time. Contact the Human Resources office if you have specific concerns.
Once the position is closed, the system (NEOGOV) will not allow you to update or attach
additional documents. For special circumstances, please contact our Human Resources
office.
Full-time positions are led by a panel of committee members. Our recommendation would
be to address your letter "Dear Selection Committee", or "Dear Hiring Committee".
Our College committees will conduct interviews and will be reviewing all application
materials. For part-time positions, you can address the “Hiring Manager”.
Yes, you must submit an application for each job opening.
Yes, internal and external applicants are held to the same standards in the application
and selection process. You must also attach all relevant documentation with your application.
Yes, to withdraw from consideration, please contact our Human Resources office via
phone or email.
If you are selected for an interview, you will get an email from @neogov notifying
you of the committee's interest in interviewing you. When you receive an email notification,
you will be responsible for selecting and confirming the best time for you within
the option provided. You can always check your NEOGOV portal to track what step in
the process your application is in. In addition, as a last alternative, you can call
our Human Resources office to inquire about the status of your application.
Yes, interview accommodations are available for you if you are unable to attend your
interview in person. Please notify our Human Resources office as soon as you are notified
about our intent to interview by replying to the email notification. You can also
call our Human Resources office to inform us. You should also select the interview
time slot in your portal as soon as possible. That will be your time slot regardless
of the preferred interview format. Concurrently, we will share further instructions
on how to set-up your “Zoom” interview.
Most of our positions do not qualify for travel reimbursement. The exceptions are
limited to Faculty and some Administrative positions.
Part-time positions are not eligible for benefits. Benefits will vary between full-time
positions. Visit the LCC Jobs page and click on the “Benefits” tab of the position announcement for details. The College
operates within the Washington State Health Care Authority rules and regulations to
determine benefits eligibility.
The typical benefits include a competitive package of medical, dental, retirement,
vacation, paid leave, employee assistance program, tuition assistance and more. Visit
our benefits page for a more comprehensive list of employee benefits.
Human Resource Services
Sam Orth, Director of Human Resources
(360) 442-2124
Fax: (360) 442-2129
sorth@lowercolumbia.edu
Jennifer Lucas, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Administration Building, 1st Floor
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8 am - 5 pm