Human Resources

Welcome to the Human Resources Department! We are dedicated to fostering and promoting a positive work environment that values service, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development. 

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For Employees Only

Compliance. Engagement. Support.

Need help navigating employment at WCJC? We’re here to help. Use the resources below or reach out to our staff for assistance.

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, political affiliation or belief, status as a beneficiary of programs financially assisted under Title I, WIOA on the basis of citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, status as a participant in any WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. WCJC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the College has facilities. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, and training. Any other protected status in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other college-administered programs and activities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

WCJC expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, status as a beneficiary of programs financially assisted under Title I, WIOA on the basis of citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, status as a participant in any WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of WCJC’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Inquiries and complaints concerning WCJC's policies and compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity) may be directed to Rachel Bahnsen, Dean of Human Resources, at Wharton County Junior College, 911 Boling Highway, A-206, Wharton, TX 77488. Telephone: 979-532-6442. E-mail address: hr@wcjc.edu

Students and college employees should use the Campus Reporting Form to report any kind of sexual assault, harassment, relationship violence, stalking, or other incidents. The information on the form will be sent to the WCJC Director of Campus Security and Public Safety and the College's corresponding Title IX Coordinator (student or employee representative).

Explore the WCJC Policy manual And Administrative Procedures for a better understanding of the college’s guiding policies and procedures. Also review our library of resources.

Resources:

* These documents may be found on the college's Intranet site.

Here are non-WCJC, employment-related resources that employees can use to navigate state and federal regulations:

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Need Your Official Job Description?

Meet the WCJC HR Staff

The HR department is located in Room A-206 in the Administration Building. You can reach the department during office hours Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm via email at hr@wcjc.edu or by phone at 1-800-561-9252, ext. 6947. Looking for someone in particular? See our staff’s contact information below.

Rachel Bahnsen

Dean of Human Resources

Kerri Novak, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Coordinator
Phone: 979-532-6561
Email: novakk@wcjc.edu 

Morgan Watson

Human Resources Specialist

Terry Hinze

Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Phone: 979-532-6377
Email:
hinzet@wcjc.edu

Theresa Spillers

Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Phone: 979-532-6976

Mary Kay Price

Part-Time Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Phone: 979-532-6376
Email: maryp@wcjc.edu