Application & Recruitment Process FAQs

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.