Temporary Staff Employment Pool - 2026

• Temporary Employment Pool - 2026 Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.
• We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.
• Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.
• Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity

Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation

Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion

Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation

Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values. Position Description Seattle University strives to be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin, and physical ability. Seattle University strives to maintain a welcoming, open, and safe campus climate for all who learn, live, and work at the university. Temporary employees provide short-term support to various departments at Seattle University. Temporary positions are often administrative support roles; however, there is occasional need for professional-level or specialized temporary positions as well. Please apply to our temporary pool or apply directly to a posted temporary position.

Qualifications

Most roles in the temporary pool require a high school diploma and three or more years of progressive clerical or office support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Some roles may require a bachelor’s degree. Previous experience working in higher education is a plus. Depending on the role, preferred candidates will possess the following highly desirable qualifications and skills: excellent communication and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows; and experience with various university systems. Individual temporary postings will provide details about specific requirements. Application Instructions Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified. Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: TBD

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.