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Current Openings as of November 19, 2009
 

Postings are updated every Monday and as available position openings occur . New positions will be held open for a minimum of five days from date of posting. Repeat postings may be closed at any time.

Unless otherwise indicated, all applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Office.

Deliver or U.S. Mail:
Human Resources Office, Alexander Hall, Room 129
550 North College Avenue
Claremont, CA  91711

Fax: (909) 607-1726
Email: staffjobs@pomona.edu

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 12 noon
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Administrative/Managerial
Advancement Analyst & Raiser's Edge Specialist
P1793

Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Regular, Full-time, 12-month position
Pomona College is preparing for a comprehensive campaign and is in the process of converting its information system for Advancement from Jenzabar CX to a suite of Blackbaud products. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Services, the Advancement Analyst and Raiser’s Edge specialist will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Blackbaud implementation and beyond.

The Advancement Analyst & Raiser's Edge Specialist will assist the Director of Advancement Services and other members of the Advancement staff with planning efforts and projects that will lead to the successful implementation of The Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud Net Community, Blackbaud Business Intelligence, and PaperSave Document Imaging; interact with users across the department, helping them to determine how to best leverage the Blackbaud suite of products to meet their needs; design or refine business processes and assist with implementation of new procedures; create and/or revise documentation of policies and procedures; work with the Director and the Advancement Services team to implement business rules for The Raiser’s Edge and to facilitate ongoing data management; assist with back-end database operations, including security administration, global changes to data, restoration of back-ups, etc.; develop training programs for the Advancement staff, providing users with regular course offerings and ongoing desktop support; create, define and produce timely and accurately analyzed database queries and reports using a combination of The Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud Business Intelligence, and Cognos reporting tools; perform routine operational activities in The Raiser’s Edge database and related Blackbaud products; as needed, serve as a resource for user groups on technical matters and act as a liaison with vendors and/or the College’s Information Technology Services (ITS) staff. Provide support in other areas as required and requested by the Director of Advancement Services.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Bachelor’s degree (or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities) is required. Master’s degree and/or education in business, marketing, statistics or computer science strongly preferred. Demonstrated success managing complex databases, business needs analysis, configuration, data integrity, data analysis, and trouble shooting. Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail required, with proven ability to work within deadlines. Candidate must be creative and hard-working, and must possess initiative and willingness to work in a team. He/she must also have excellent customer service skills in conjunction with the ability to balance multiple priorities and requests from across the department. Users will depend on this person to be forward-thinking and identify opportunities for improvement. Significant experience with The Raiser’s Edge in a non-profit environment and full knowledge of Query, Export and Mail functions will be essential. Experience with Cognos and Crystal reporting tools strongly preferred. 

Please submit a Pomona College application, cover letter, resume, and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Major Gifts Officer
P1790

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, Full- time, 12-month position
Pomona College, a world recognized leading liberal arts college, in Claremont California seeks a highly motivated, experienced field officer to represent the College with alumni, parents and friends. The individual selected will be required to build lasting relationships and secure resources which are beneficial to the College and will also enrich the lives of donors. The successful candidate will join an experienced and motivated team working within a proven donor engagement process. Pomona College is in the planning stages of the largest comprehensive fund raising campaign in its history and the candidate will be expected to play an integral role in its success. Extensive travel is required as well as evening and weekend work for special events. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President, Advancement. A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Please submit application and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Project Manager - Reviewing (no longer accepting applications)
P1779

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time exempt, temporary, benefits eligible
The position is under the direction of the Assistant Vice President/Director of Campus Planning and Maintenance. The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute and finalize construction/renovation projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third –party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. This is a temporary position, contingent on project funding availability.

Requires Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning or Business. Ten years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. Must be technically competent with various software programs, such as Prolog Construction Project Management, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Buzzsaw/Active Project Collaborative Web Sites. Must have the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, faculty, students and staff. Have experience in working both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment is essential. Conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem solving capabilities. Must be flexible during times of change and have the ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity. Must be adept at conducting research into project related issues and products. Persuasive, encouraging and motivating. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.

Please send cover letter, résumé, salary history, and list of references to:
Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711-6366.
Documents can also be submitted via email or fax: staffjobs@pomona.edu 
Fax (909) 607-1726.
 
Professional
 

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Clerical
 

 

Technical
 

Senior Electronics Technician
P1792

Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, non-exempt, 12-month position
Involves designing, fabricating, and maintaining electronic equipment to support teaching and research activities for a physics and astronomy department in the exciting work environment of a selective liberal arts college. Specifically, the technician would (1) design electronic equipment from rough sketches and/or oral instructions from faculty and suggest possible modifications of proposed designs, (2) assume overall responsibility for coordinating routine and preventive maintenance of electronic equipment, (3) troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electronic equipment, (4) fabricate, construct, and install complex electronic equipment including computers and computer interfaces, (5) help students with circuit design and selection of components and hardware for projects, (6) assist with setting up and monitoring equipment used in the laboratory for our electronics class, (7) advise faculty and staff regarding the selection and procurement of electronics equipment, (8) administer electronics shop activities, including advising faculty regarding budget matters, initiating proposals for improving services and preparing required operating reports, and (9) possibly supervise assistants working on some of the aforementioned tasks . The department's electronic equipment includes research instrumentation such as the optical and infrared cameras and instrumentation on our 1-meter telescope in Wrightwood and an electron microscope in the Millikan Laboratory. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; at least two years of advanced training in electronics; at least four years of practical experience in performing technical tasks in research, testing, or construction involving electronics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree, some experience with computer programming in LABVIEW, good people skills, an interest in working with undergraduate students and an interest in physics/astronomy education are preferred.

Please submit application and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.
 

Service
 

Cook I (Dining Services)
P1791
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 9-month position
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of “Cook to Order” cooking system and its proper use; set up of food lines in their entirety, including but is not limited to: fill with water and/or ice, placing food, garnishing, etc.; maintain food line to insure high quality customer satisfaction; clean and maintain work and service area; clean and sanitize area at end of meal period; responsible for all production pertaining to grill service; may be responsible for food production in kitchen; ability to read and follow recipes in English; prepare, season, marinate, cook, taste, carve and serve soups, meats, vegetables and desserts; ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment in order to cook, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, or shred meats, fruits, vegetables or other ingredients; trimming and cutting meats, poultry, and fish; incorporate HACCP and PPE procedures in all kitchen production areas to insure safe kitchen; clean and maintain work area; take and record temperatures to assure compliance with Health Department guidelines; maintain production records for all food produced; properly use “Just in Time” and “Batch” cooking to insure freshness; minimize leftover and/or excess food production; utilize leftovers to assure minimal waste; label and date all items and store in appropriate areas; assist with catering production as required by manager or supervisor; may be requested to assist in the direction of all production in the kitchen including Prep Cooks and/or Cooks Helpers. Abilities: Must be able to lift 50 pounds consistently (functional capacity test required). Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Please submit application and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Mail Services Assistant - Reviewing (no longer accepting applications)
 P1788

Salary $10.89 per hour (minimum)
Regular, full-time, 12-month position
The basic function of the Mail Services Assistant is to provide assistance in the processing of incoming and outgoing, U.S. mail, FedEx and UPS. Duties include, but are not limited to, sorting, delivering and picking up mail from different areas on campus, preparing mail for shipment, stuffing mail envelopes, labeling outgoing mail in zip-code order, metering and performing related mail services duties. Must be computer literate to prepare timesheets, email, and billing needs. Will have staff, faculty, and student interaction; therefore, must be tactful, respectful and diplomatic. Requirements include functional capacity test (ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted), valid Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile liability insurance carrier. Reports to the Mail Services Coordinator.

Please submit application and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Mail Services Coordinator - Reviewing (no longer accepting applications)
P1789

Salary: $13.19 per hour (minimum)
Regular, Full-time, 12-month position
Under general supervision, coordinates all facets of the Mail Services Office operations in conjunction with off-campus postal agencies, and provides accurate information and assistance to students, faculty and staff.

Responsible for incoming and outgoing U.S. and campus mail, according to established guidelines (includes sorting, distribution and metering). Responsible for Federal Express, Express Mail, UPS, pre-sort and all specialized mailings. Notifies persons with special deliveries or packages; supervises Mail Services Assistant and on-call staff; determines priorities for Mail Services Office. Trains Mail Services Assistant and on-call staff in Mail Services procedures. Advises faculty, staff and students on mail procedures, postal rates and regulations. Drafts routine correspondence regarding any changes in the Mail Services Office operations or procedures. Creates and updates a procedures manual for the Mail Services Office, both for mail personnel and campus users. Schedules routine maintenance as well as repair maintenance as required and when necessary. Ensures cost-effectiveness and makes recommendations concerning equipment vendor(s). Prepares all billing reports as needed, e.g., College Miscellaneous Interdepartmental Billing, UPS, Federal Express and other mail agencies; certifies expenses for approval. Supervises the metering, sorting, pre-sorting and bundling of outgoing mail. Evaluates arid manages budget; maintains accurate account records; controls expenditures within established budgetary guidelines. Performs other office-related functions such as ordering supplies, folding, sorting, metering, forwarding and delivering mail, applying labels, stuffing envelopes, zip-coding, etc.

Individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Must have high School Diploma or G.E.D. Three to four years of related experience; with preference for specific experience in mail operations, supervision, budget management in an educational or non-profit setting. Licenses/Certificates/Tests: Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the College’s liability insurer. Successful completion of Functional Capacity test (ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted). Other preferences include accounting/bookkeeping/budgeting skills; simple typing and word processing.

Please submit application and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.
 

On-Call Positions (substitute/as needed basis/no guaranteed hours)
On-Call Class B Driver - Smith Campus Center
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Will drive College-owned 25-passenger shuttle on an as-needed basis. Reports to the Assistant Director of the Smith Campus Center & Student Programs. Duties include: driving 25-passenger shuttle bus; servicing shuttle bus occasionally (gasoline, wash, etc.); performing related duties as assigned. Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Class B Driver License with a Passenger Endorsement and have a driving record acceptable to the college’s automobile liability insurance carrier. Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently enough to:  Converse with the general public; understand highway  traffic signs and signals in the English Language; respond to official inquires and make entries on reports and records.   Experience driving 25-passenger vehicle and working with college students preferred.
 


An Equal Opportunity Employer
  Pomona College is an at-will and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, religion, creed, color, race, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, domestic partner status, genetic characteristics, medical condition or any other basis otherwise prohibited by state or federal law and in admission of students to educational programs and activities, in accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable laws. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying United States citizenship, or for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.

Applicant's acceptability for position requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurer. In certain positions, functional capacity tests may be required.  Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of a full background check.
 

 
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