Staff Jobs

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.

Current Openings as of 05/14/2012

Administrative/Managerial

Assistant Director of Fellowships and Career Advisement
P1902
Salary, Target hiring salary: $50,300
Regular, full-time, 12 month position

The Assistant Director of Fellowships and Career Advisement works closely faculty members of the college and will serve as the fellowship advisor and serve on fellowship committees. The Director will co-mentor students with faculty and provide initial advisement for students seeking guidance on appropriate fellowships and application processes. The Director coordinates faculty interviewers and screening committees, provides career advising, conducts outreach to the sophomore class, and support programs that encourage, guide and assist students in applying for competitive national fellowships. This position will also design and produce informational materials, manage the Fellowship’s website, develop relationships with national fellowship offices and with fellowship professionals at peer institutions, and work closely with other departments of the college including but not limited to Study Abroad, Academic Advisement, SURP, and the Draper Center in coordinating the January Sophomore Disorientation Program, a flagship program.

Bachelor’s degree is required. Applicants should have the personal style and academic experience indispensable for forging effective relationships with senior faculty, deans, and administrators;  should have necessary skills for advising undergraduates, including tact, patience, cordiality, and the ability to make accurate judgments regarding each student's interests and potential. Must have strong writing skills and an ease at public speaking are also required.  Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in undergraduate advising (fellowships, academic, or career development). Preferred: An advanced degree in an academic discipline, in-depth experience of the liberal arts college educational environment and experiences, extensive knowledge of the variety of different academic majors and requirements, some undergraduate teaching or fellowships advising experience, or sufficient practical experience in order to provide comparable understanding of the demands of national fellowship competitions; must possess the confidence and cooperation of faculty, and be able to provide accurate and prudent academic guidance to undergraduates.

Please submit a Pomona College application, cover letter and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726. Interviews will begin in July for selected candidates.

Associate Director Of Experiential Programs & Employer Relations
P1890
Salary: Target hiring salary: $56,300
Regular, full-time, 12-month position

With a commitment to the liberal arts curriculum and the students, the Associate Director of Experiential Programs & Employer Relations oversees the College’s comprehensive on and off-campus recruiting and experiential learning programs. The Associate Director collaborates with other Claremont Colleges regarding the joint usage of the web-based recruiting system powered by NACElink/Symplicity. This position advises employers on a wide range of marketing strategies, the recruiting process, and job descriptions.  The Associate Director is also a part of the leadership that provides the vision for the Office.  This position supervises both full-time and student staff.

The Associate Director of Experiential Programs and Employer Relations will manage, oversee, and coordinate the CDO’s portion of the 7-C Joint-Colleges recruiting program.  This person will oversee the web-based recruiting system (Route 47), consortium recruiting and experiential learning programs of the CDO including the Pomona College Internship Program and Summer Internship Funding Awards.  In this role, the person will develop relationships with employers/graduate school recruiters for presentations, interviews, and full-time/internship postings as well as schedule related events.   The Associate Director will supervise the Internship Coordinator and provide direction and guidance.  She/he will initiate and enforce the Career Development Office’s recruiting policies.  Working closely with the Marketing Coordinator, this person will publicize recruiting events and opportunities via listservs, websites, student groups, and academic departments.  The Associate Director will also serve as the lead coordinator for assessment and reporting by designing surveys, creating metrics, and providing reports that include employment & internship statistics.

Bachelor’s degree in the areas of Marketing, Business, Human Resources, or related field is required.  Master’s degree in the areas of Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.  Must have at least four years of experience in college career services, human resources, recruiting, or a closely related field.  Must have an understanding of employment and higher education laws.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment are essential.  A valid driver’s license is required or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.  Must be able to travel.

Please send application, cover letter, and resume to:  Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St, Claremont, CA  91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726. 

Director, Parent Relations
P1894
Salary: Target hiring salary:$63,000
Regular, full-time, 12-month position

Pomona College seeks a creative, highly motivated, and collaborative person to serve as Director of Parent Relations. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement, the Director of Parent Relations will develop, implement, and sustain strategic plans and programs for parents and families as an integrated part of the College’s fundraising and constituent engagement efforts.  The Director works independently and collaborates extensively with colleagues within Advancement and throughout the College on fundraising, program management, volunteer engagement, outreach and communications.  The Director utilizes data and information systems to develop and implement effective programs and to analyze results.

Bachelor’s degree required.  At least five years of experience in Fundraising, Parent Relations, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving or related field.  Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills required. Technical and social media skills preferred.  Proven ability to effectively analyze and leverage data and utilize database systems.  Demonstrated knowledge of the advancement field and an appreciation for the liberal arts college environment and the ability to manage staff, projects, and work collaboratively and independently. The selected candidate must be able to travel and work weekends and evenings.

Please submit a Pomona College application, cover letter and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Internship Coordinator Career Development Office
P1905
Salary: Target hiring wage: $41,100.00
Regular, full-time, 12-month position (some evenings and weekends; some travel)

The Internship Coordinator will oversee and manage internships and related programming for students.  The position entails coordination and management of the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP); PCIP offers up to 100 students per semester the opportunity to intern with an employer and receive pay.  This includes overseeing all program logistics and maintaining constant communication with interns and internship employers to facilitate successful internship completion.  The Internship Coordinator will also manage the Pomona College Summer Internship Program which includes: advertising funding opportunities, managing the selection process, providing training, and dispersing the funding to the funding recipientsIn addition to the internship programs, the coordinator will create and conduct workshops, provide general advising through drop-ins and appointments, and make referrals as appropriate.  Review resumes and cover letters, making recommendations for improvement. Train and supervise student staff for data entry and updating of internship listings.  Work with vendors and peer colleges regarding any developments or problems with various internship/fellowship related databases.

Required qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of experience working with internships, career development, student affairs or human resources (or related fields) are required.  Also, the internship coordinator must have effective oral and verbal communication skills (personable with strong public relations skills) as well as solid initiative and creativity with the ability to be flexible and effectively work with students, faculty and employers.  Strong attention to detail and organization is essential.  Applicants should have strong computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, and Internet) and be very comfortable with technology and recruiting systems.  Also, applicants must have the ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Preferred qualifications: A Master’s Degree and 3+ years of experience working with internships/experiential education, ideally at the college level are preferred, along with knowledge of legal and ethical regulations related to internships. Experience using NACElink or Symplicity is a plus, as is experience working at a liberal arts college.

Please submit a Pomona College application, cover letter and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726. Review of applications will begin on June 15th. Interviews for selected candidates will begin in July.

Marketing Coordinator (Career Development Office)
P1901
Salary: Target hiring hourly wage:$21.73
Regular, part-time, 12-month position

Reporting to the Director, Career Development, the Marketing Coordinator will assist in establishing the needs and strategies for creating and maintaining a positive campus brand image, visibility for the CDO programs, services and resources to the students, alumni, families, recruiters, faculty and staff.  The Marketing Coordinator will plan, create and manage the CDO’s digital media presence through social media, newsletters, listservs and the web.  Write, design, edit, publish and distribute promotional materials to publicize the events and offerings of the CDO, working closely with the Director, CDO staff and student assistants to determine advertising needs/campus trends, develop advertising campaigns and facilitate effective distribution of materials. Supervise and train student assistants and collaborate with other campus constituencies.  Partner with the Assistant Director for Alumni Career Services to perform alumni outreach and increase awareness and involvement in CDO programs. Assist with the planning and execution of special events such as career fairs, forums and alumni panel events.  Create online tutorials, coordinate special projects and provide assistance within the Student Affairs division as assigned. Ability to meet multiple deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.  Ability to research, collect, organize and maintain accurate records/data, provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude and demonstrate effectiveness and clarity of verbal and written communications.

Bachelor’s degree required.  Must have experience in marketing, communications, journalism or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have effective oral and verbal communication skills as well as solid initiative and creativity with the ability to be flexible and effectively work with various constituent groups.  Strong attention to detail and organization are essential. Must have strong technology skills: Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher), Adobe products (such as Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop), associated professional software (such as Web 2.0, NACElink/Symplicity),web publishing, content management systems, graphic design software programs and social media networking (Twitter, Linkedin, Google Groups).

Please submit a Pomona College application, resume, and cover letter stating interest and qualifications for this position to:  Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Professional

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Clerical

Administrative Assistant (Foundation and Corporate Relations)
P1893
*Reviewing (no longer accepting applications)

Graduate Assistant For Outdoor Education Center
P1903
Salary: Target hiring hourly wage: $14.00
Temporary, part-time, 35 hours a week from July to August and 16 hours a week from
September to December.

Pomona College is looking for a Graduate Assistant to serve as a staff member for the Outdoor Education Center (OEC). This position will help support and oversee a portion of the OEC programming and facilitate ongoing programming for Pomona College students and help the OEC with general programming for the entire campus community. The Graduate Assistant will assist in the overall training of outdoor leaders (leadership, communication, and programming skills), plan and facilitate OEC programs, supervise production of OEC events, attend and assist with Orientation Adventure Program; assist with Outdoor Education Center Open House, Wilderness Medicine Workshops, Activity Training Workshops specifically in Rock Climbing, Kayaking and winter travel. The Graduate Assistant will also conduct risk assessment and pursue accreditation from Association for Experiential Education, develop and implement an outdoor leader certification program and attend the National Conference (AORE) and represent Pomona College.

Applicants must be a recent graduate or student with outdoor recreation experience. Must possess a commitment to an outdoor education and environmental ethics philosophy, have an understanding of how to meet cultural, social, and recreational needs of the campus community, and values that are compatible and supportive with the principals of a liberal arts institution.

Please submit a Pomona College application, resume, and cover letter stating interest and qualifications for this position to:  Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St. 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 (Repost)      
P1833
*Interviewing (no longer accepting applications)

Cook II
P1906
Salary: Target hiring hourly wage: $13.51
Regular, Full-time, 12-month position (Open to internal employees only)

Pomona College Dining Hall Services seeks a Cook II to assist with the food production in the kitchen.  The Cook II serves as an exposition cook and prepares soups and various salsas.  This position reads and follows numerous recipes to help prepare, season, marinate, and cook different foods.  This position tastes and serves soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts.  The Cook II operates a variety of kitchen equipment and tools to cook, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, shred meats, fruits, vegetables and other ingredients.  This position trims and cuts meats, poultry, and fish by incorporating HACCP and PPE procedures in kitchen production areas.  The Cook II also maintains and records temperatures, labeling and dating foods to ensure Health Department compliance.  This position maintains the kitchen work area at all times to ensure cleanliness.

Candidate must be able to safely lift and carry 30 pounds, able to walk and stand for long periods of time, and must be able to report to work in uniform at the start of each shift. Candidate must also be able  to operate and oversee the use of a variety of kitchen equipment, appliances and machines in order to cook, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, shred, and store a variety of food items such as meats, fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients. Reading, writing, and communicating in the English language is essential.

Candidate must take and successfully pass California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and successfully recertify every 3 years.Internal candidates can submit an application, cover letter, and resume to:  Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Cook III
P1872
Salary: Target hiring hourly wage: $14.86
Regular, full-time, 12-month position

The Cook III in Dining Services handles the food production in the kitchen, trains prep cooks, assistant cooks and works with the executive chef or manager to develop new menu items while seeking innovative ways to cook and prepare food.  This position will direct the work of others, participate in all training sessions, ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all work areas at all times, provide the highest quality of service to customers and perform other duties as required by management or supervisors.  The Cook III reads and follows numerous recipes in English, operates a variety of kitchen equipment, takes and records temperatures to assure compliance with Health Department guidelines and follows all HACCP and PPE procedures in all kitchen production areas to ensure a safe kitchen.  The Cook III will trim and cut meats, poultry and fish; season, marinate, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, shred, carve, prepare, cook, taste and serve various soups, meats, fruits, vegetables, desserts and other ingredients. The Cook III will also keep production records for all food produced; label and date all items and store in appropriate areas, properly use “Just in Time” and “Batch” cooking to insure freshness, minimize leftover and /or excess food production and utilize leftovers to assure minimal waste.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, (successful completion of a functional capacity test) stand for long periods of time.  Must take and successfully pass California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and successfully recertify every 3 years.

Please submit a Pomona College application, resume, and Food Handler ServeSafe certification (if currently certified) to:  Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Sous Chef/Manager, Dining Services
P1900
Salary: Target hiring salary:$45,200
Regular, full-time, 12-month position

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef/Manager will be responsible for providing high quality dining and functional experience to a broad constituency including Pomona College faculty, students, staff and their guests.  The Sous Chef Manager provides professional leadership and supervision for staff members and responsible for the performance of all unit personnel and the direction of food preparation in the kitchen. This position handles all personnel issues such as scheduling, counseling, hiring, disciplining, coaching and assigning duties; Provides training and orientation to all employees in the form of hands-on or group training, works collaboratively with the Executive Chef to execute and evaluate training for hourly staff and manages staffing levels throughout each shift.  This position will also manage the daily oversight of the Dining Hall including human resources, financial performance, operating standards and community satisfaction.  The Sous Chef/Manager assists the Executive Chef and General Manager in designing and implementing programs, events, and menus that satisfy the needs of students, faculty and staff; assists in overseeing inventories of equipment, supplies, food and beverages; oversees compliance with proper safety, sanitation, and production of all food items to insure compliance with HACCP guidelines, portion control, and quality of products served.

Associates degree desired preferably from a Hotel/Restaurant school; minimum of five years management experience in food service industry; experience as a chef or related field. Experience in International Cuisine is required.  Proficiency in budget development and in data based systems development, excel spreadsheets, and other programs within the Microsoft office suite. Must have a valid driver license and able to lift and control 30 lbs. Ability to work a flexible schedule with weekend and evening work required. The selected candidate must take and successfully pass California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and successfully recertify every 3 years. 

Please submit application, cover letter, and resume to:  Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Technical

Academic Applications Manager 
P1899
Salary: Target hiring salary: $63,000 plus
Regular, full-time, 12 month position

Pomona College is looking for a talented individual to join our service oriented department of Information Technology Services as an Academic Applications Manager with special emphasis on support for the growing needs of the faculty.  This position is part of the Instructional Services team and works in close relationship with faculty to develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade networked academic technologies and specialized research and instructional applications.

The ideal candidate will have: a Master's degree, five years of professional experience in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, or other related fields, extensive knowledge of and experience with academic software packages; strong analytical skills; exemplary communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective leadership, training, team membership and proactive initiative; working knowledge of Java, JDBC, Servlets, JSP, XML using both SAX and DOM, Ajax, Tomcat/Jakarta, SUN JDK and programming tools such as .NET, CSharp, Java and Unix/Linux.

Preferred qualifications include: Ph.D. or terminal degree; work or teaching experience within a higher educational setting and knowledge of and experience with a combination of mathematical, statistical and graphing software.

Review of applications will begin 15 April 2012 and the position will remain open until filled.  Please send cover letter, résumé, salary history, and list of references to Pomona College, Atten: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St. Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax at (909) 607-1726.

Biochemistry Laboratory Coordinator                        
P1891
*Interviewing (no longer accepting applications)

Senior Academic Technology Specialist/Learning Management Systems
P1904
Salary: Target hiring salary: $63,000 plus
Regular, full-time, 12 month position

Pomona College is looking for a talented individual to join our service oriented department of Information Technology Services as a Senior Academic Technology Specialist/Learning Management Systems.  The Senior Academic Technology Specialist will be responsible for the support and administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) used by the member institutions of the Claremont University Consortium (currently Sakai).  This position provides software application systems administration and systems administration services focusing on the operation, maintenance and improvement of the consortial Learning Management System. This position will provide administrative support for the Learning Management System (LMS) generally focusing on tier 3 level support; work closely with the LMS vendor as a technical liaison to maintain the LMS and manage the upgrade/patch process. This position will also plan and implement tools to monitor production systems in support of LMS applications and services, perform performance tuning and troubleshooting the LMS system, build and maintain test systems to support application evaluation by troubleshooting and testing, collect and assess the requirements of the software and translate them into technical implementation plans, document server topographies, information systems, process flows, data flows for the LMS system, and design and develop automated approaches to systems management and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 4 years in technical system support in a higher education environment; a minimum of 2 years experience with the administration and support of a learning management system, Sakai preferred. Must have an employment history or educational background that reflects proficiency with various software systems including LINUX, SQL and Apache. Possess extensive professional experience with Java and/or Javascript; able to demonstrate best practices and professional experiences developing web-applications with Java and related technologies. Possess exemplary communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective leadership, team membership and proactive initiative are essential.Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2012 and the position will remain open until filled.

Please send a cover letter, résumé, salary history, and list of references to Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St. Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax at(909) 607-1726.

On-Call Positions

On-Call Class B Driver (Smith Campus Center)
Salary: Target hiring hourly wage: $15.00

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.

Please submit application and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, CA 91711. Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

On Call Mail Services Assistant (Facilities and Campus Services)
Target hiring hourly wage: $12.26

The Mail Services Assistant provides assistance with the processing of incoming and outgoing U.S. mail, FedEx, and UPS packages.  Duties include, but are not limited to: sorting, delivering, 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. Will have staff, faculty, and student interaction; therefore, must be tactful, respectful and diplomatic. This is an On Call position and the selected candidate would only be called into work on an as needed basis.

Candidates must be able to successfully pass a functional capacity test (ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted), possess a valid Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile liability insurance carrier, and have experience using computers to prepare timesheets, email, and billing needs.

Please submit a Pomona College application and resume to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont CA 91711.  Documents may also be submitted via email at staffjobs@pomona.edu or by fax (909) 607-1726.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pomona College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or physical handicap in its employment practices 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.

For further information please call (909) 621-8175 or inquire at the Human Resources Office, Pendleton Building, 150 E. Eighth St., Claremont, California 91711.