Job Opportunities

Position Openings for June 24, 2009

JobID: M868

Title: Graphic Designer and Production Specialist

Category: Exempt Staff

Type: Full Time

Status: New

Department: Office of Public Affairs and Communications

Description:
The Graphic Designer and Production Specialist will be responsible for producing Claremont McKenna College publications (print and online) and various marketing collateral materials from concept through design and production. Consults with coworkers, clients and printers/publishers to design, create and produce a variety of College publications, advertisements and marketing and collateral materials. Manage individual projects and maintain compliance with editorial and design guidelines. Provide graphic consultation, direction and assistance to internal and external clients and staff. Coordinate, create, execute and place advertisements in newspapers, magazines and online outlets. The Graphic Designer and Production Specialist ensures that all of CMC’s marketing and messaging efforts are consistently at a professional level of quality and convey the College’s brand and visual identity. (S)he will work collaboratively to support a creative environment and foster innovative designs and be active in the entire interface development process from idealization to implementation. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment under tight resources and schedules. This position reports to the Director of Creative Services.

Qualifications:
This position requires expert knowledge of Quark, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator and Adobe programs; exceptional graphic design skills and the ability to rapidly master changing technologies with the expectation that training in new software and/or technologies will be provided. Must be able to work in Excel, Powerpoint and Word. Bachelor’s degree in design and/or graphics, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required. Four to six years of design experience required. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide the required documentation for proof of insurability with the College’s insurance carrier. Final candidate must successfully complete a consumer background investigation. The regular hours for this position are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.

Terms:
This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month, benefits-eligible position.

Repeat Position Openings for June 24, 2009

JobID: M834

Title: On-call Catering Attendant

Category: Non-exempt Staff

Type:

Status: Repeat

Department: Collins Dining Hall

Description:
Individual will complete set-up, operation and breakdown of catered events. Follow proper safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with health department and departmental policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and stand for most of shift. Prefer experience in food service industry. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide the required documentation for proof of insurability with the College’s insurance carrier. Final candidate will be required to successfully pass a consumer background investigation.

Terms:
Hourly wage is $10.50. This is a non-exempt position and does not include benefits.

JobID: M855

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow/Project Manager

Category: Non-exempt Staff

Type: Part Time

Status: Repeat

Department: NIH Grant

Description:
Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a project manager or postdoctoral fellow to work with Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang on various projects related to culture and mental health issues. The project that the candidate will primarily be working on is a clinical trial testing culturally adapting CBT versus standard CBT, a project funded by the National Institute of Health (NIMH). The part-time project manager will be based at a community mental health clinic in Los Angeles, CA (Asian Pacific Family Center in Rosemead) and also spend part of their time at Claremont McKenna College.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a master’s or doctorate degree in a mental health field, a strong research background, experience working in a research lab setting, and be proficient in running statistical analyses. In addition, the candidate must be able to speak, read, write, and translate in Mandarin and/or Cantonese. Because we are doing clinical-community research, the candidate must also have a vehicle and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license. This is a one-year position with the possibility of 2nd year extension depending on a variety of factors. Candidate must also be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang at weichin.hwang@claremontmckenna.edu. The final candidate must successfully complete a consumer background investigation. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Terms:
This is a part-time, non-exempt, benefits-based position dependent upon availability of funds.

JobID: M862

Title: Assistant/Associate Dean of Admission

Category: Exempt Staff

Type: Full Time

Status: Repeat

Department: Admission

Description:
The successful candidate will interview prospective students, conduct information sessions, evaluate applications, actively participate on the Admission Committee and travel approximately six to eight weeks per year. Job responsibilities may also include assisting with publications, helping to maintain the website and admission blog, working with student volunteers, assisting with multicultural recruitment efforts, and coordinating various campus programs.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is required. The ideal candidate must have excellent personal, organizational, public speaking and writing skills; quantitative and analytical skills; a deep appreciation of and commitment to liberal arts education; willingness and ability to work evening and weekends; and the ability to work independently, as well as with a team. Individuals with three to five years of admission experience will be considered for an Assistant Dean of Admission position. Individuals with five or more years of admission experience may be considered for an Associate Dean of Admission position. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide the required documentation for proof of insurability with the College’s insurance carrier. Final candidate must successfully complete a consumer background investigation. Anticipated starting date of August 3, 2009.

Terms:
This is a full-time, 12 month, exempt level, benefits-eligible position.

JobID: M863

Title: Director of Interactive Design and New Media Production

Category: Exempt Staff

Type: Full Time

Status: Repeat

Department: Public Affairs

Description:
The Director of Interactive Design and New Media Production will be responsible for managing CMC’s presence on the College’s external web site and other online properties including social networking platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, iTunesU, etc. The director must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. As a member of the CMC Web team, the director participates in strategic planning to improve the content, functionality, design, and architecture of the external Web site. The director will work in close collaboration with the College’s Information Technology Services (ITS) group as the primary contact for CMC academic, programmatic and administrative departments regarding web design planning and content and material production including HTML e-mail messages, HTML newsletters, banner ads and related materials. This includes helping each area identify and deliver effective messages and helping coordinate the content and design of electronic materials. The director will take a lead role in the creation and design of CMC’s new web site including micro sites and the development of functional specifications, documentation and low and high fidelity prototypes for implementation. The director will coordinate web related technical planning and feasibility with CMC’s ITS group. He or she will also manage the processes for creating video content and electronic marketing materials. In each of these areas, the director ensures that all of CMC’s web and electronic marketing and messaging efforts are consistently at a professional level of quality and convey the school’s brand and visual identity. The director will have an understanding of both business and user goals in helping to define and refine web and online projects. He/she will participate in user studies to understand user behaviors and preferences and build, from this understanding, informed user interface solutions; work collaboratively to support a creative environment and foster innovative designs; and be active in the entire interface development process from idealization to implementation. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment under tight resources and schedules. This position requires an expert knowledge of Web development, exceptional graphic design skill and the ability to master rapidly changing technologies. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications; supervises student interns; and manages an annual budget for videotaping and editing. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Website Planning and Administration 1. Assist with strategic planning for the school’s Web site as well as external, but related, College sites (YouTube, Facebook, iTunes, etc.) 2. Help manage processes for gathering and implementing user input. 3. Suggest ways of improving the functionality of the Web site. 4. Monitor the site for content quality, links, brand messaging and compliance with the school’s graphic identity guidelines. 5. Make suggestions to business units concerning Web content and design. 6. Provide advice and support to developers concerning photo editing. 7. Identify and respond to Public Affairs staff training needs for the web. 8. Participate in Public Affairs hiring and procurement processes, and manage the Public Affairs Web Assistant and work study staff. B. Web Design & Content Development 1. Help plan and create content for the school’s home page. 2. Design visual elements including banner ads, graphics and photographs, and with ITS, the production and manipulation of optimized images for the Web. 3. Develop and maintain the content for Public Affairs image galleries. 4. With ITS, assist in the design of custom layouts and highlights for area home pages. 5. Help business units develop distinctive messages for their websites. 6. Work with ITS to develop marketing materials for outreach including e-vites and HTML newsletters. 7. Prepare header and footer content for the school’s daily event displays. 8. Build and maintain CMC Visual Identity Guidelines for a variety of resources. C. Video Production 1. Assist with strategic planning, proposals, and production of marketing videos to be supported by the Office of Public Affairs & Communications, including creation of marketing-related DVDs as requested. 2. Coordinate planning, production and post-production of videos for marketing purposes. 3. Purchase Public Affaris video recording equipment and editing software, in consultation with ITS. 4. Manage relevant video production budget. 5. Package marketing videos using Final Cut Pro. 6. Assist with strategic planning, proposals, and production of the school’s podcasts and Web casts on the Web.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Ideal candidate must have 8-10 years of experience; advanced knowledge of Web development, Web site administration, videotaping, editing, Web 2.0, and social networking sites. Must have demonstrated ability in graphic design and the ability to write and edit for the Web. Working knowledge of graphic image formats (GIF, TIF, JPEG, PNG and BMP) and their use as well as graphic design applications such as PhotoShop, Adobe ImageReady, Macromedia Fireworks, and Adobe Illustrator is required. Must be able to develop and enforce visual identity guidelines; provide assistance and guidance to faculty and staff at all levels of Web experience; and proactively communicate with faculty, staff and senior administration to ensure that project needs are being met. Must have knowledge of administrative requirements for enterprise web site and be available and approachable. Ability to listen patiently to the user’s description of the problem, probe with knowledgeable questions and document details is required. Must be able to understand and communicate resource limitations for various requests. Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues; use discretion in setting expectations for faculty and staff; work under time constraints and competing requests for services; set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities; understand an institutional Web mission and apply it to policies and work procedures; and plan and manage relevant budgets. Must be able to supervise students and intern staff and be able to communicate effective with video production companies. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide the required documentation for proof of insurability with the College’s insurance carrier. Final candidate must successfully complete a consumer background investigation. The regular hours for this position are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.

Terms:
This is a full-time, 12 month, exempt level, benefits-eligible position.

JobID: M865

Title: Director of Human Resources

Category: Exempt Staff

Type: Full Time

Status: Repeat

Department: Human Resources

Description:
Claremont McKenna College invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resources, which the College anticipates will become available on August 1, 2009. Applications will be reviewed in a timely manner; however, the College does not anticipate extending a formal employment offer until after July 17, 2009. Claremont McKenna College is one of seven educational institutions in the consortium called The Claremont Colleges. The seven institutions are Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont Graduate University, and The Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences. Claremont McKenna College is a nationally ranked liberal arts college with a focused mission of educating leaders in business, the professions and public affairs. As the chief Human Resources Officer of the College, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for the overall administration, supervision, and coordination of human resources functions to over 400 employees. These include interpretation and implementation of College policies, recruitment and retention strategies, employee relations and communications for staff and faculty, administration and maintenance of compensation, human resources and benefits programs, staff development and training, and the implementation of the College’s Safety Program. (S)he will facilitate resolution of employee personnel-related problems, oversee development and implementation of human resources-related policies and guidelines, monitor the College’s compliance with federal and state human resources-related regulations and legislation, and serve as liaison between employees, administration, and the benefits office of the Claremont University Consortium of The Claremont Colleges. The Director of Human Resources is a member of the Human Resources Committee of The Claremont Colleges and must work collaboratively and closely with the other human resources officers. This position reports to the Vice President for Business and Administration and Treasurer. Please CLICK HERE to view the complete job description.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have considerable knowledge and experience with all aspects of human resource management and applicable state and federal regulations. Must possess strong administrative and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals. Must have a proven commitment to quality customer service and staff development and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have at least seven to ten years experience at the senior human resources management level. Bachelors degree required; Graduate degree from an accredited university and SPHR certification are preferred.

Terms:
Applicants should send a cover letter describing their qualifications, along with a copy of their resume and CMC employment application to the attention of Robin Aspinall, Vice President for Business and Administration and Treasurer, 500 E. 9th Street, Claremont, CA 91711. Salary for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The employment application can be found at http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/hr/forms/CMCEmplyApp03.pdf.

JobID: M866

Title: Cook II - Expo

Category: Non-exempt Staff

Type: Full Time

Status: Repeat

Department: Collins Dining Hall

Description:
(40 hrs./wk., 9 mos./yr., September through May) Must be able to work flexible hours that include evening and weekend shifts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, complete set up, operation and break down of exhibition station, preparation of EXPO entrees, and cooking to order. Previous demonstration cooking experience, excellent knife skills, and food prep experience required. Adherence and compliance to proper safety and food sanitation procedures are required. Must have the ability to communicate and follow written recipes in English. Must be able to comply with principles of food preparation and food safety techniques.

Qualifications:
One to two years of previous experience as a cook is preferred. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and stand for entire shift. Must be able to multitask and frequently bend, push and pull during work hours. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide the required documentation for proof of insurability with the College’s insurance carrier. Final candidate will be required to submit to a consumer background investigation and pass a post offer physical agility test. Minimum hourly rate is $11.16 per hour.

Terms:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-based position.

JobID: M835

Title: On-call Catering Attendant

Category: Non-exempt Staff

Type:

Status: Repeat

Department: Collins Dining Hall

Description:
Individual will complete set-up, operation and breakdown of catered events. Follow proper safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with health department and departmental policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and stand for most of shift. Prefer experience in food service industry. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide the required documentation for proof of insurability with the College’s insurance carrier. Final candidate will be required to successfully pass a consumer background investigation.

Terms:
Hourly wage is $10.50. This is a non-exempt position and does not include benefits.

JobID: M837

Title: On-Call Cashier/Prep

Category: Non-exempt Staff

Type:

Status: Repeat

Department: Collins Dining Hall

Description:
Individual will take cash, prep cold food and clean/set-up dining room and follow proper safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with health department and departmental policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and stand for most of shift. Prefer experience in food service industry. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide the required documentation for proof of insurability with the College’s insurance carrier. Final candidate will be required to successfully pass a consumer background investigation.

Terms:
Hourly wage is $10.04. This is a non-exempt position and does not include benefits.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 400 N. Claremont Blvd., Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicants acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Director of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

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