Lake Washington Technical College - Human Resources & Payroll/Benefits - FAQs

Q. How can I find out about current job openings at the college?
A. Visit the Job Openings page for currently open jobs. Or call our Jobline at (425) 739-8213 or visit the LWTC campus to pick up a current job posting.

Q. When do you post your job openings?
A. We post job openings as soon as they open on the Job Openings page. We update jobs' statuses weekly or as needed.

Q. What's the deadline to submit an employment application?
A. You must submit your application for open jobs by 4:30pm on the closing date, unless otherwise stated in the job posting. We encourage you to apply for jobs posted as "open until filled" as soon as possible, since these jobs close when we make a hiring decision. Please visit our Job Openings page to view our currently open jobs.

Q. How do I apply for a job?
A. Visit Apply for a Job for info on how to apply for an open job here at the college.

Q. Do you accept faxed or e-mail applications?
A. No. You may only use the online application process to apply for any job at LWTC. We don't accept hard copies of applications, resumes, or cover letters.

Q. To whom do I address a letter of interest?
A. You may address your letter with "Dear Human Resources", "Dear Interview Committee", or "Dear Hiring Committee". College committees conduct interviews and will review your letter.

Q. I applied for one job and a similar job opened. Do I have to apply for the other job opening too?
A. Yes. You must apply for each job opening separately using our Apply for a Job process.

Q. Can I apply for more than one job?
A. Yes, you may apply for any open job for which you're qualified.

Q. Can I submit an application but not apply for a job?
A. Yes. Simply create an online application profile through our online application process. Visit Apply for a Job for info on how to start this process.

Q. I'm a current employee. Do I have to submit an application? Will I need to resubmit other required materials (i.e., resume and cover of interest)?
A. Yes, you must submit a new online application including resume and cover letter. Visit Apply for a Job for info on how to apply.

Q. How do I un-apply for a job?
A. Log in to your online application profile (using the process on the Apply for a Job page). Then, on your profile's homepage, check "UnApply" for the particular job.

Q. How can I tell when a job closes?
A. Look on the Job Openings page. When a job fills, we mark it "POSITION FILLED" for one week, and then remove it from the page.

Q. How do I hear about an interview?
A. We usually contact applicants selected for interviews by phone 2 to 4 weeks after the job closes. Check the job and interview status on the Job Openings page.

Q. I'm interviewing with LWTC. Can I get reimbursement for my travel expenses?
A. For most jobs, we do not reimburse applicants for travel or other related expenses.

Q. Does the job I'm applying for have benefits?
A. It may or may not. Check the specific job opening on the Job Openings page for benefit details. We comply with state Health Care Authority rules and regulations for determining benefits eligibility.

Q. What benefits does a standard benefits-eligible job get?
A. Eligible employees have access to a competitive package of insurance, retirement, and fringe benefits. Please visit the Employee Benefits page for specific details.

Q. How do I get to the Human Resources office?
A. View directions to the HR/Payroll office here. View directions to the LWTC campus here.

Q. My name recently changed. Should I let HR know?
A. Yes. You must update your name with HR/Payroll. Complete an Employee Information & Change form, available on the employee intranet or in room E108. Bring your new social security card that shows your name change into HR along with the Employee Information & Change form. We then update your name for your personnel and payroll records.

Q. My home address recently changed. Should I let HR know? (Even if I'm a student workstudy and I've already changed my address with Enrollment Services?)
A. Yes. You must update your address info with HR/Payroll. Complete an Employee Information & Change form to change your address. Get the form on the employee intranet or stop by our office in E108 during normal business hours to complete the form.

Q. I have other questions. Now what?
A. Contact our office with questions. If you have any suggestions for questions to add to the FAQs section of this Web site, please contact us here.

Q. I'm a current employee - can I get a tuition & fee waiver to take classes here at LWTC?
A. If you're eligible, Human Resources issues you a tuition and fee waiver. Employees eligible for tuition and fee waivers:

(Definition as stated in the college's Policies and Procedures manual, Chapter 8.A.27)

Q. I'm a current employee - can I get a tuition & fee waiver to take classes at other WA State colleges?
A. You may be eligible to take classes at other colleges. Contact the specific college directly for more info on their policies and procedures.

Q. Can I get a tuition and fee waiver to join the fitness center?
A. Yes, if you are an eligible employee (see the above questions). Stop by the HR office and get a tuition waiver, then sign up for the fitness center through Enrollment Services. We waive most of your fee so you only pay $5.00 every quarter to use the fitness center.

Q. I'm a new employee - do I fill out any paperwork?
A. Yes. All employees must complete the following:

          If you're part-time faculty and teaching professional-technical
          classes, you must also complete an application for professional-
          technical certification.

Q. Should I go to a new employee orientation?
A. Yes, if you're a regular employee. Schedule an orientation with the HR Director for your first day of work. Also schedule an orientation with the Payroll Manager within your first 2 days of work. We recommend you attend other orientations with various departments; the HR Director gives you this info during your HR orientation.