Human Resources is dedicated to supporting the mission of the college as we provide employees with quality HR services including recruitment, benefits administration, recognition, professional development, support and related services.
Contact Us
Our contact information is listed at the bottom of every Human Resources web page. Ethics Advisor Kendra Sprague.
New Employees
Welcome, we're so excited you're here! To help you get settled, we've compiled a few key links to guide you through the start of your journey here:
- Login for NEOED - Onboard
- NEOED - Activating Onboard Account Guide
- Onboard - Employee & Supervisor Guide
- Accessing Completed Forms in NEOED
- New Hire Start Dates (2025)
New Hire Onboarding Series
As part of your onboarding experience, Faculty, Exempt, Full-Time, and Part-Time Classified Staff will attend a four-week New Hire Onboarding Series. Each week focuses on a key area to help you navigate our campus, access essential resources, and feel confident in your new role. You'll attend one session per week for four weeks.
Campus Essentials: From HR Resources & Campus Services to Safety & Beyond!
Sessions held on 9/12, 1/9, and 4/3
- HR Resources (FMLA, ADA, etc); Org Chart & Services on Campus (Fitness Center, Childcare, Bookstore, Food Services & Juice Bar); Emergency Information; Safety/Security; Policies/handbooks/CBAs; Evaluation cycles; Where to report things - Make A Report; Foundation
- Meet the Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
Finance & Payroll Unlocked: Insights Tailored for You!
Sessions held on 9/19, 1/16, and 4/10
- Finance & Payroll Resources
- Finance-Budget, Travel, P-Cards
- Payroll-Timesheets, Leave, Deadlines
Technology, Cybersecurity, & You
Sessions held on 9/26, 1/23, and 4/17
- Web Resources/Google/Calendars; college branding guide; Navigate & 25Live; IT Resources; Cybersecurity
- Where to look for things; helpful tips & tricks
Thriving Together: Wellness, Professional Development, & Campus Connections
Sessions held on 10/3, 1/30, and 4/24
- Engagement Opportunities & DEI
- Wellness; EAP; Prof Development; Annual Events , All Staff Meetings; Monitoring Teams
- Committees on Campus
- Athletics & Performing Arts (access with ID)
- DEI - engagement opportunities; resource groups; where to report, etc.
Recruitment at LCC
Ready to apply? Visit the Lower Columbia College Careers Page to see our open positions. To learn why our employees love working here, explore our Employee Satisfaction page, and find answers to common questions on our Application and Recruitment Process FAQs page.
- Student Hiring Flowchart
- Student Employee Handbook
- Best Practices – Part-time Hiring (Canvas)
- Hiring Work Study Employees – Guide
- LCC Background Check Authorization Form (For Student Help and Work Study positions only - must be completed prior to employment)
Work Study EmploymentFor Incoming Work Study Employees |
For Work Study SupervisorsStudent Help Employment |
Employee Benefits and Wellness
Learn more about our employee wellbeing group, Red Devil Wellbeing!
Professional Development and Performance
Can't find the form you're looking for? Try the Forms A-Z Page!
- Telework Policy
- Non-Discrimination Policy (235)
- Workplace Violence Policy (246)
- Retention Schedules
- Footwear Selection Procedure
- Classified Allocation Procedure
- Doc Hub Instructions for eSignature
- Supervisor File FAQ
- Shared Leave Procedure
- Parking Accommodations Procedure
- Classified ITPS Evaluation Procedure
- Workplace Nursing Mothers Procedure
- WA Community & Technical Colleges Retention Schedule
- WA State Government Retention Schedule
Payroll and Compensation
Workplace Culture and Resources
- Make a Report if you observe or experience harassment, discrimination, bias, misconduct or threatening behavior
- Title IX Resources
- Acceptable Use of Information Systems and Services
- Guidance Regarding Use of State Resources
- Executive Ethics Board
- Ethics & Gifts
- LCC Code of Ethics
- Washington Whistleblower Complaint Form
Meet your Human Resources Team
Kendra Sprague
VP of Foundation, HR, and Legal Affairs
I have been in HR at LCC since 2011. Prior to joining the LCC family, I practiced
law in southwest Washington and ran a legal aid clinic. I am here to help you with
labor relations, personnel matters, policy development/interpretation, and collective
bargaining agreements. I am also the Title IX and EEO Coordinator for the college
and the head of the LCC Foundation.
Samantha Orth
Director of HR
I've been part of the HR team at LCC since 2014, and I’m also an LCC alum – in fact, I first joined LCC as a Running Start student!
Whether you have questions about policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, recruitment, conflict resolution, medical leave, employee accommodations, evaluations, position changes, compensation, training, or anything else HR-related, I’m here to assist you.
I'm looking forward to supporting you and making your experience at LCC as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out – I'm happy to help however I can!
Shani Dennick
Benefits & Operations Manager
I have been in HR at LCC since 2015! I came to LCC as a student and never wanted to leave.
I am here to help you with:
- Full-Time Employee Onboarding
- Benefits/ Retirement Counseling
- Events/ Awards
- Organizational Chart Questions
- Professional Development, Vector, and HR Canvas Trainings
- Any and all of your random questions!
Nicole Baker
HR Generalist
I have been part of LCC’s HR team since March 2024. I am originally from the area, and am an LCC alum and Navy veteran.
You can reach out to me with matters regarding:
- Onboarding Adjunct Faculty, Part-time employees, and Student employees
- Worker’s Compensation Claims, as well as other Labor & Industries programs
- Professional Development, Vector, and HR Canvas Trainings
- General HR assistance
Rebecca Noce
HR Generalist
I have been at LCC since June of 2023! I’m the chair of the Red Devil Wellbeing committee,
and I am one of two HR Generalists on the team!
I’m here to help with:
- Event Planning/ Questions
- HR Page Edits
- Recruitments/ Search Advocate Program
- Red Devil Wellbeing
- Unemployment claims
- Any other general questions that come our way!