Human Resources

Assistant or Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions
P1736
Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position.
(Preferred starting date in July 2008.)
The College seeks an experienced, talented, good-humored professional staff member who will contribute fully to the operations of the office. Primary responsibilities include recruitment travel and planning in specified geographic areas, interviewing prospective students, review of freshman and transfer candidates, public presentations and work student talent identification organizations to encourage prospective student interest in the College. Experience in publications development and/or electronic communications is highly desirable as is experience in campus programming or work with athletic team coaches. All staff share responsibility for recruitment of low income students and students of color. Members of the professional staff work with autonomy and have the responsibility to manage assigned programs and report to the Senior Associate Dean and to the Vice President and Dean of Admissions. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Arts degree. An appreciation and understanding of liberal education in a small, residential college is essential, as is a commitment to the development of a socio-economically diverse applicant pool and student body. For appointment to the assistant dean position, two years of direct or related experience expected. For senior associate dean position, five or more years of direct or related experience expected. A valid driver license is required. A letter of interest and résumé should be submitted by May 21, 2008 to: Bruce J. Poch, Vice President and Dean of Admissions, Pomona College, 333 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711-6312.

Assistant Vice President & Director of Campus Planning & Maintenance (repeat posting)
P1734
Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Full-time, regular, 12-month position
Under the guidance of the Vice President & Treasurer, the Assistant Vice President will lead the College’s ambitious facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance program. The Office of Campus Planning and Maintenance consists of five different departments: Planning, Maintenance, Grounds, Housekeeping, and Summer Conferences. These departments are responsible for new construction and renovation on campus; maintenance and repair of facilities; daily cleaning of all campus buildings; maintenance of the College’s landscaped areas and athletic fields; and coordination of on-campus conferences during summer months. This executive will be responsible for managing a $12 million operating budget and approximately 100 staff members. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years experience as a facilities officer with a proven record of accomplishment in positions of increasing responsibility. At least some of that experience will ideally have been in higher education. Candidates should also have demonstrated success managing major renovation and new construction projects in the context of ongoing operations and a need for active control of scope, budget, and schedule; managing Housekeeping and Grounds staff; and operating complex facilities in support of educational and/or research functions. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of all the technical components related to construction and renovation projects with the ability to interpret and translate this information to the board and other college constituents in a coherent fashion. This position also requires maintaining a high standard of customer service with the College community as well as a diplomatic and pragmatic leadership style. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Qualified professionals are encouraged to submit their resume to: Gary Kaplan & Associate by e-mailing Ben Lambert, Senior Associate (blambert@gkasearch.com) or fax (626) 796-1003.

Museum Coordinator (repeat posting)
P1733
Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position
(some weekend and evening hours required)
The Museum Coordinator for the Art Museum assists the Director and professional staff of the Museum in implementing the programs of the Museum, in making the resources of the Museum known and available through encouraging student engagement, and facilitating the use of collections and exhibition resources. Duties include: entering museum events into the college calendars, Pomona master calendar and Claremont Colleges calendars; sends out email announcements; purchases advertising; oversees mailing lists and bulk mailings for museum events--as many as 10 a year. Responsible for developing museum announcement systems which utilize web resources used by 5-C community and general museum audience (email list serves, RSS feeds, etc). In reach to the 5-C student, faculty and staff communities: Initiate contacts with students to develop student events and works with student groups on program initiatives they find important and interesting. Assist the Director and Curators in providing support for faculty and class use of the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. Although the PCMA does not have a formal program in museum education, the Museum encourages visits from local area schools. The Museum Coordinator schedules and facilitates class visits and provides class tours as requested. Arranges and supervises receptions including hiring caterers, and musicians or D.J.’s, and securing College approved servers for alcohol service; purchases the alcohol and reception items for non-catered events; arranges the tables for smaller non-catered events. Bachelor degree required. Museum experience desirable. A strong commitment to collaboration is a must as the museum coordinator will be an integral member of a dynamic team. Work requirements include strong computer, writing and proofreading skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are expected.

Director, Summer Recreation Program - P1728
*Interviewing (no longer accepting applications)*


Sustainability Coordinator - P1727
*Interviewing (no longer accepting applications)*

Major Gifts Officer (repeat posting)
P1722
*Reviewing Applications (still accepting applications)*
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time 12-month position
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, and working with other Advancement colleagues and departments throughout the College, Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for managing a portfolio comprising a minimum of 150 prospects and donors within specific geographic regions, coordinating and implementing all activities relating to the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of these individuals. Considerable travel, both out of state and within California, will be required, as will some evening and weekend work. The Major Gifts Officer will hold a bachelor’s degree, have strong interpersonal and writing skills, and be able to communicate effectively the value of a liberal arts education. A minimum of three years of major gifts fundraising experience preferred. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, flexible, and creative, and will enjoy contributing to a team effort. Please send nominations or letter of application and résumé. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
 

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Administrative Assistant, Department of German and Russian
P1738
Salary: $ 15.97 per hour (minimum)
Temporary, part-time, 10-month position
(20 hours per week, mid-August thru late June)
Responsible for general administrative duties and office management under the supervision of the Department Chair. These duties include, but are not limited to, answering the phone(s); receiving/sorting department mail; maintaining office-supply inventory; managing day-to-day budget records and payment requests through the Business Office, including the department’s credit card account; maintaining and controlling confidential files and records; photocopy materials and process electronically; helping the Chair coordinate scheduling of courses, including catalog copy; arranging departmental publicity; managing the course evaluation process each semester; overseeing student payroll records for part-time work-study students; taking care of correspondence and coordination related to faculty searches; helping faculty in completing photocopying and other tasks related to their teaching and professional scholarly work; arranging special departmental events (lectures, workshops, dinners, receptions); handling questions regarding building maintenance and housekeeping. The position requires excellent telephone and people skills; familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and working knowledge of administrative database systems, including the Claremont Colleges’ collaborative Sakai system; graduation from high school plus two or more years of college or business school equal to at least two years’ college, with courses in office administration and organizational procedures; or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the functions of this position; five to six years of increasingly-responsible related experience, preferably in an academic institution.

Administrative Assistant, Museum of Art (repeat posting)
P1732
Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position
The Administrative Assistant for the Art Museum is responsible for the business office and administrative support for the Museum. The successful candidate will assist in preparation of budget; monitors accounts; records purchases and reconciles purchase card statements; pays bills; prepares reports; oversees payroll for student guards, museum assistants, and interns. Oversees the sale of museum publications; responds to phone and email orders for museum publications; since adding the capability to process credit card purchases, is responsible for registering credit purchases through the business office; inventories sales stock. Compiles data and coordinates preparation of annual report. Serves as receptionist, answers the phone; records exhibition announcement messages; responds to queries for general museum information; maintains files and Museum archive; formats and/or types exhibition labels and wall texts; responsible for general correspondence; hires student guards; works closely with Information and Security Officer to train student guards and maintain security for the collection and exhibitions; the ability to meet deadlines without close supervision and to manage multiple projects. Work requirements include familiarity with menu-driven database and windows computer systems, as well as standard word-processing and spreadsheet software. Experience processing invoices and receivables and tracking expenditures versus budget, utilizing an integrated computer system is highly desirable. A welcoming phone manner and strong interpersonal skills are expected.
 

Production Manager, Department of Theatre and Dance
P1739
Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position (Employment begins August 1, 2008)
Primary responsibility for the management of four main stage theatrical productions and a fully produced dance concert each academic year. Other responsibilities include supervision of three technical staff members (technical director, costume shop manager and master electrician/sound engineer), facility scheduling for the modern Seaver Theatre complex, hiring of part-time designers and production staff, creation and distribution of all production publicity and supervision of the department’s box office and house management operations. The position requires a M.F.A. or M.A. degree and significant professional experience. The salary is quite competitive, and is accompanied by an excellent benefits package. In its capacity as the Pomona College Theatre Department for the Claremont Colleges, the Department provides a broad array of classes and a dynamic production program for students from all of the Claremont Colleges. For more information, visit the department website: http://www.theatre.pomona.edu/ or contact Professor James Taylor, Department Chair, at (909) 607-4383. Please download application at www.pomona.edu and submit with curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a brief statement on the role of theatrical production in a liberal arts college to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 or email to: staffjobs@pomona.edu The application deadline is June 21, 2008.

Senior Laboratory Associate, Pomona College
P1737
Salary: dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position.
The Biology Department at Pomona College seeks a highly motivated individual with broad training in biology, and expertise in ecology and the plant sciences. The two primary responsibilities will be 1.) To prepare for laboratories and field work in an introductory course with an emphasis on ecology and evolution, place orders and acquire materials for this course, and assist in teaching the laboratory, and 2.) To maintain the departmental plant-growing facilities, including greenhouses and growth chambers, and be responsible for growing plants for class use and for research. The senior lab associate may also assist in the preparation of laboratories for some appropriate upper-division biology courses, as time permits. He/she will supervise student assistants in greenhouse work and in preparation and cleanup for the introductory course labs. Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology or a related field. Previous greenhouse work experience is highly desirable. Position is open until filled. For more information, contact Dr. Fran Hanzawa, Department of Biology at (909) 621-8601 or email to: fhanzawa@pomona.edu  Please download application at www.pomona.edu and submit letter of interest with qualifications/résumé to: Pomona College Human Resources, 550 N. College Ave., Claremont CA 91711 or email to: staffjobs@pomona.edu 

Language Technology Intern at The Foreign Language Resource Center (FLRC)
P1735
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Temporary, part-time, 9-month position
(20 hours per week, some evening hours, mid-August through mid-May)
The Foreign Language Resource Center (FLRC) is part of the Oldenborg Center for Modern Languages and International Relations at Pomona College. It explores advances in language technology and promotes creative, sustainable language production by faculty and their students, both inside and outside the classroom. The FLRC offers specialized equipment on-site and also functions as a meeting and coordination space to support those engaged in studies of target languages and cultures. The Language Technology intern reports directly to the FLRC head. The intern provides administrative and technical support to the FLRC and serves as a first point of contact. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills as this position interacts with faculty, staff, and students with various levels of experience in target languages and technology. The intern assists the FLRC head in day-to-day administration of the center by supervising a staff of student workers, organizing and completing assigned projects independently, and by maintaining FLRC security. Flexibility, a willingness to collaborate with others, and professional discretion are expected. The FLRC intern is part of a larger team of language professionals at Pomona College and complements services offered by the Oldenborg Center and modern language faculty. As such, opportunity exists to contribute to ongoing projects and research. Maintain language learning resources in the FLRC and assist faculty and students in their use. Assist FLRC head in ensuring FLRC is appropriately staffed during business hours. Supervise student worker staff in the FLRC. Monitor equipment check-out program. Oversee and assist faculty and students with web-based and technology-enhanced projects and class assignments. Assist FLRC head with yearly boot camp training program; additional duties as assigned. Experience in a college setting and some college coursework are required; B.A. preferred. Demonstrate proficiency with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, networking, and software. Working knowledge of one or more of the modern foreign languages taught at Pomona College (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish); proficiency in such language preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaborative environment. Excellent verbal communication skills to collect and relate information with accuracy and diplomacy. The ideal candidate seeks hands-on experience in the emerging field of language technology as part of graduate studies in foreign languages or a closely related field. Please download an application and include a cover letter, resume, transcript of college coursework, and provide three professional references with full contact information to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 or email to: staffjobs@pomona.edu Full consideration is given to applications received by June 2, 2008.
http://flrc.pomona.edu; http://oldenborg.pomona.edu  

Technician, Geology Department (repeat posting)
P1731
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position
The Geology Department Technician supports the Department’s basic educational and research missions. Ideal applicants should have: a Master’s degree in geology or earth science (or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience); strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; and, a willingness to cheerfully and independently tackle new challenges as they arise. The ability to work congenially with co-workers in an academic setting is essential. Aptitude for mechanical and computing tasks is desirable, and attention to the safe use and care of equipment and facilities is vital. The Technician is directly responsible for: over-sight and upkeep of the Department’s field, analytical and computing equipment; working independently and with college staff and other parties as necessary to maintain the Department’s equipment, vehicle, and physical facilities; helping to organize and maintain map and sample collections; assisting faculty and students with classroom and research activities; and field trip preparation as well as field trip participation, including driving, as needed. Infrequently, assistance outside of normal business hours may be required. Since this position involves transportation and lifting of heavy laboratory specimens, field gear, and research equipment, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile liability insurer and successful completion of a functional capacity test.

For further information about the department or position, please be sure to see our web page at: http://www.geology.pomona.edu or contact Dr. Eric Grosfils at (909) 621-8673. All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a copy of their latest college transcript, and two letters of recommendation, preferably from geology instructors or professional supervisors, to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 or email to: staffjobs@pomona.edu  Review of applications will commence on May 5th 2008 and continue until the position is filled.