Administrative & Support Staff Opportunities

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The Academic Affairs Office at Whittier College is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the Academic Department Management Support position. 

The position provides administrative support for the Academic Deans/Associate Deans, helps manage budgets for academic departments, provides support for key operations in academic affairs, assists in the management of key functions in academic departments, and oversees student workers.

Hours: Monday – Friday
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time, 10 months (off June1-Aug 1)
Salary Range: $23-$24/hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 

Reports to: Direct report:  Academic Dean/Associate Dean
                    Senior report:  VPAA/Dean of Faculty

Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)
                                      Departments Supported: BSAD/ENG/HIST; Mod Lang

Position Duties and Responsibilities 

General expectations

  • Understand FERPA regulations and maintain confidentiality of student records.
  • Maintain confidentiality when instructed by Academic Dean/Associate Dean
  • Adhere to academic and budgetary policies
  • Uphold Whittier’s commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Support student success

Budget management (1100 ORGNs) for relevant academic departments/programs

  • Maintain subledger; reconcile monthly
  • Provide Associate Dean and VPAA with monthly budget reports
  • As needed, order supplies;  as needed, work with accounting on purchase orders; obtain appropriate authorization for purchases.

Assist Academic Deans/Associate Deans

  • Understand, explain, and enforce college policies, including but not limited to: 
    • Compliance with college spending policies 
    • Compliance with general academic policies and procedures 
  • Assist Deans with updating policy and effective communication to faculty and other campus departments.
  • Maintain current FAQ’s and contacts to facilitate rapid response to questions and correct routing of requests
  • As needed assist with reports, grant management, and special projects.

Assist Academic Deans/Associate Deans with the generation of academic course schedule

  • Aggregate course information
  • Enter course information into spreadsheet
  • Assist Deans in communication with faculty members

Assist relevant academic departments/programs with:

  • Searches 
  • Assessment logistics
  • Administrative requests
  • Facilities requests
  • Building needs/issues
  • Assist with orientation for new faculty
  • Assist with events (fieldtrips, speakers, etc.)
  • Work orders with facilities 
  • Requisitions for new keys from Campus Safety

Manage and train student workers

  • Track student hours and job performance
  • Student workers should be responsible for:
  • Photocopying 
  • Scanning documents 
  • Greeter in buildings; answer basic questions (FAQ’s)
  • Assist faculty with Moodle pages
  • Assist departments with Dept. webpage maintenance 
  • Answer phone and appropriately direct calls
  • Assist Department manager with other tasks as appropriate and as assigned. 

Other expectations

  • Regular training regarding key skills/areas
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Relevant Banner programs/tools
  • Other tools as needed
  • Title IX
  • College DEI policies and initiatives

Duties excluded from this position

  • Grading student work
  • Generating homework/quiz/test keys
  • Maintaining faculty gradebooks/entering grades
  • Personal errands for faculty/administrators
  • Proctoring exams; etc.
  • Lab/room set up; etc.

Non-essential Functions of the Job 

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Previous Experience

  • Minimum of five years of clerical and office administration experience to include budget management. Experience working in a college or university setting and/or with a student programs preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge and Education

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Skilled in written communication and the knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation including the ability to maintain attention to detail, i.e. proofreading and editing.
  • Basic mathematics.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and set priorities, maintain regular office hours, plus occasionally work after hours and weekends. 
  • Ability to organize, track, and monitor several projects simultaneously. 
  • Ability to establish methods to gather, collate, and classify information, and to maintain accurate records. Ability to maintain confidentially at all times. 
  • Knowledge in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

Application Deadline 

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

The Enrollment Management Office at Whittier College is seeking an Associate/Assistant Director of Enrollment Operations.

The position will oversee and support the management of processes for the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid including application workflows, document processing (physical and electronic), data collection and transferring, CRM support, and maintenance for the division’s technological resources. The position will serve as a liaison to IT Services and collaborate with other offices on campus including the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the Office of the Registrar, and the Business Office. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of admission, financial aid, and higher education policies, procedures, and standard practices. 

Hours: Monday – Friday 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time status: Full-Time 
Salary Range: $31.97-$33.65 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 

Reports to: Director of Enrollment Technology
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Enrollment Management

Position Duties and Responsibilities  

  • Manages all aspects of Technolutions Slate CRM system including documentation, data management, upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting. 
  • Implements new features, processes, etc. to improve internal productivity and the external user experience. 
  • Manages application workflow for undergraduate and graduate admissions. 
  • Processes and indexes electronic and physical documents pertaining to the application process; serves as document steward and archive manager. 
  • Assigns and manages processing tasks and projects to the Enrollment Operations Intern. 
  • Supports Technolutions Slate users outside of the Enrollment Management Division. 
  • Manages Technolutions Slate and Ellucian Banner data/information imports, exports, and transfers between internal offices on campus via Axiom and Evisions Argos, as well as outside vendors via FTP/SFTP. 
  • Supports Enrollment Division in creating queries, reports, and dashboards for data analysis. 
  • Serves as a contact for students and families experiencing technical issues with the application process (as needed). 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Non-essential Functions of the Job

  • None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required. 
  • Experience using Technolutions Slate required. 
  • Experience using Ellucian Banner desired. 
  • Experience with SQL is desired. 
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technology-related information in oral and written form to individuals with varying backgrounds. 
  • Demonstrated time-management skills and an ability to commit to and meet multiple concurrent deadlines. 
  • Strong attention to detail. 
  • Ability to quickly adopt new technologies and systems. 
  • Ability to uphold the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse campus community. 
  • Experience working with and understanding CRM application configuration and administration. 
  • Knowledge of the higher education environment and business functions; work experience in an Admission and/or Financial Aid Office is strongly preferred. 

Confidentiality 

Must maintain strict confidentiality of student data and in the performance of duties under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu and kwoods@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

The Dean of Students Office at Whittier College is seeking an Associate Director, Housing & Residential Life/Student Success and Conduct. 

The Associate Director (AD) is a live-in, full-time (12-month) professional Student Life member reporting to the Director of Housing & Residence Life. The AD assists students in creating a respectful, safe, and comfortable living environment conducive to enhancing personal and academic growth. The position is responsible for Departmental operational aspects of the Whittier College Housing & Residential Life program. The AD will be an integral team member who is energetic, flexible, and appreciates the value of program assessment and evaluation. 

This position is considered a Campus Security Authority. 
This position is considered a mandated reporter.

Hours: Varies
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $66,560 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 

Reports to: Director of Housing and Residential Life
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Student Life

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Function Supervision and Advising

  • Provide supervision of assigned Resident Advisors and paraprofessionals in living area(s) to be determined. 
  • Supervise and oversee the overall central office program. Directly supervise student workers to manage the central office space as needed.
  • Manage payroll for supervised students  
  • Conduct weekly RA/staff meetings. 
  • Meet with student staff individually to provide support and direction. 
  • Assist and occasionally take point when assigned with all department operations including but not limited to opening, closing, break housing, summer housing, admission events, and orientation events.
  • Assist and take point when assigned with the recruiting, selecting, and training student staff. 
  • Assist in the planning and implementing of in-service training and provide development activities to promote positive job performance within the student staff roles. 
  • Evaluate staff regularly and hold staff accountable to job expectations.

Essential Function Community and Programming Development

  • Collaborate with the Director of Housing & Residential Life in developing the programming model and process for Housing & Residential Life and Office of Student Engagement to follow during the academic year.
  • Collaborate with Housing & Residential Life and Office of Student Engagement professional staff in the planning and execution of campus wide/large scale programming
  • Assist with overseeing and supporting identity theme residential communities (first generation and gender inclusive housing).
  • Identify, coordinate, and implement retention and student success initiatives. 
  • Assist staff and students’ programming for floors, buildings and residence areas ensuring that programming reflects the Student Life Curriculum as well as inclusion and equity goals. 
  • Serve as a resource and referral for students’ academic, identity, social, and personal needs.
  • Annually assess program initiatives to measure student learning and satisfaction. 
  • Be sensitive and responsive to students’ emotional, personal, behavioral, and academic needs; advising and making appropriate referrals. 
  • Attend to the health and safety of residents in medical, psychological, and other crises/emergencies. Being aware of and responding to the effects such crises have on the community. 
  • Be knowledgeable of the various campus resources: Health Center, Campus Safety, Student Counseling Center, Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), Office of Student Engagement (OSE), Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and the Center for Advising and Academic Success. 
  • Be accessible and approachable to students. 

Essential Function Summer Conferencing

  • Assist with outlining/coordinating operational process of housing transitions with Housing Coordinator, Facilities, Housing & Residential Life staff, and Summer Conferencing Office (keys, repairs, facility transition, cleaning, student staff transition process, etc). 
  • Assist with summer RA selection and training. 
  • Collaborate with Housing & Residential Life staff and the business office with the administration of the Room Condition Inventory (RCI) Database and Billable Damages process.

Policy Enforcement/Crises Management

  • Responsible for responding to student conduct issues, crises, and critical incidents. Provide conduct responses to various violations of campus conduct policies, including but not limited to those incidents in residential areas as outlined by the Director of Housing & Residential Life and Dean of Students.
  • Develop and maintain emergency response protocol for Housing & Residential Life 
  • Participate in the on-call schedule with Housing & Residential Life

Essential Function Conduct, Policies and Procedures

  • Oversee all residential conduct matters including but not limited to, policy review, and adjudication of residential cases.
  • Act as the main liaison for all residential conduct matters.
  • Oversee the implementation and upkeep of existing residential policies and develop effective policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate residential learning community.
  • Assist the Director of Housing & Residential Life in the development and upkeep of Residential Life emergency protocols and policies
  • Coordinate Health & Safety process every semester with building Area Director/Assistant Director

Essential Function Assessment

  • Develop appropriate learning strategies and utilize effective means to assess learning and program effectiveness. 
  • Utilize outcome information to improve the delivery of services and improve the learning environment.
  • Administratively manage annual assessment survey (WESS/EBI), review/summarize findings, and provide results to the Director of Housing & Residential Life
  • Develop, manage, and implement assessment projects for the department 

Essential Function Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Housing & Residential Life liaison member of the CARE Team
  • Oversee/Outline the operational processes related to inventory, damage, billing maintenance, keys, fire safety, and building security. 
  • Lead departmental functions, projects, or committees/workgroups as assigned, including but not limited to community development initiatives, and housing operations management.
  • Provide leadership and support with overseeing department email and voicemail account
  • Participate in, provide, and coordinate campus-wide on-duty coverage according to a rotating schedule, which includes weekends, and some holidays year-round.
     

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Non-essential Functions of the Job 

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Previous Experience

Three to four years of professional experience in a residential life program or relevant experience and a commitment to the ideals of liberal arts education. Evidence of ability to inspire students to achieve much academically and as potential leaders. 

Knowledge and Education

Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field required. Demonstrate a deep understanding of diversity and social justice principles, a personal demeanor that inspires collaboration within the division of Student Affairs and throughout the campus and community, and a penchant for continuous learning and improvement. 

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law

Whittier College is seeking a qualified Campus Safety Dispatcher

The position of Dispatcher is responsible for answering incoming calls to the College Campus as well as the Department of Campus Safety. Dispatchers provide information to the College Community, including faculty, staff, and students, on the telephone or when visiting the Department of Campus Safety. Dispatchers also monitor and dispatch radio traffic to officers, student officers, facilities, and other departments on the College campus. 

Dispatchers enter data into the department’s CAD system for both radio traffic and incident management; additionally, dispatchers coordinate with outside agencies utilizing both radio and phone.

Because the Department of Campus Safety operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Dispatchers may be required to work nights, holidays, and/or weekends. Shifts are changed on a quarterly schedule or depending on departmental needs. 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $20 - $22; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
 

Reports to: Shift Supervisor
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Campus Safety

Position Duties and Responsibilities

  • Interact and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and local community to provide safety services.
  • Act as main campus operator for Whittier College, transferring calls and providing information as requested.
  • Answer emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance and determines appropriate response in accordance with established procedures and assessment of the situation. May contact backup or follow-up services for assistance such as Whittier Police Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and/or other agencies.
  • Monitor radio communication between Whittier College officers, as well as other administrative offices such as Facilities and Residential Life.
  • Assist with emergency planning and procedures. 
  • Maintain departmental software utilizing CAD system for report management, develop department logs using a dispatch module, and manage a private E-911 cisco system.  Logs must be accurate and maintained on a timely basis.
  • Develop and maintain information databases for confidential student information using Microsoft Access and other database software.
  • Monitor and dispatch officers to Emergency Blue Light System (EBLS) and campus-wide alarm system.
  • Input and manage parking citation history, as well as vehicle/bicycle registration using CAD system and database. 
  • Assist with enforcing institutional, departmental, and local law enforcement policies and procedures.
  • Develop reports for a variety of incident responses, including medical and disciplinary calls.
  • Perform clerical functions such as filing paperwork, light typing, and data entry.     
  • Train and supervise student employees to serve as student dispatchers.  
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job

  • Assist officers during emergency situations and special events (e.g. commencement.)
  • ID Card Access Issuance (CAI)
  • Completes monthly duties and audit reports as directed by Command Staff
  • Provide campus information, such as directions and permits/passes, to visitors, parents, and guests.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Previous Experience

  • Minimum 6 months experience working in a busy office with multiple/concurrent duties; dispatching and/or prior security experience preferred. Dispatcher training will be provided during the first year of employment.
  • Good typing skills, general computer knowledge, and experience with database programs.

Knowledge and Education

  • High school graduate or equivalent required, some college preferred. 

Application Deadline

Until the positions is filled

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/AOE.

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.

Whittier College is seeking a qualified Campus Safety Officer.

The successful candidate must be able to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Under the general guidance of the Director of Campus Safety, the candidate will perform a variety of duties to ensure the safety of the College Community and campus facilities.

Hours: 40 hours per week, schedule varies
Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Status: Full Time
Salary Range: $23 - $25 per hour
 

Reports To: Campus Safety Captain
Location/Department: Whittier College (main campus- Whittier, CA)/Campus Safety Department

This position is considered a Campus Security Authority.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

  • Patrols campus property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic control
  • Performs physical security checks of campus facilities, ensuring facilities are in use by appropriate personnel
  • Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls
  • Must be available and ready at any point during shift to respond to community needs
  • Observes, reports, and identifies persons involved in suspicious activities or manner and ensures that unauthorized persons leave the campus and community
  • Enforces campus policies, regulations, and municipal, state and federal laws.
  • Assist local law enforcement as necessary
  • Conducts thorough investigations as assigned and completes detailed reports as to those investigations
  • Participates in crime prevention programs
  • Assist Student Life and Residential Life personnel as required
  • Provides on-campus escorts to College students and personnel as requested
  • Performs other duties as deemed necessary under the guidance of the Director, via chain of command

Position Specifications and Requirements

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

  • High School diploma. Required certification; PC 832, Guard card, CPR, First Aid, and AED must be in possession at time of hire. Tear gas and collapsible baton certification required within first month of employment.
  • Must have no criminal record.
  • Must possess a current CA driver license.
  • Experience working campus safety/security/law enforcement in a College or University environment.

Application Deadline

Until filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Associate Director of Human Resources, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/AOE.

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.

A College Supervisor ensures, through observations and follow-up conferencing, that our teacher candidates:

  • Progresses through sixteen-week student teaching assignment; during which time the candidate takes on more teaching responsibility.  
  • Writes appropriate lesson plans using the department template. Incorporated into each lesson plan template includes, but is not limited to: attending to (1) students’ prior academic knowledge, prior experiences, as well as assets and needs; (2) learning activities, student grouping, and instructional strategies that facilitate learning, academic language development; (3) diagnostic, formative and summative assessments; and (4) developmental considerations and accommodations for EL, SN and students with academic/emotional support needs. Lesson plans must also (6) explicitly reference all Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) as appropriate.
  • Understands the Teaching Performance Assessments, Instructional Cycles 1 and 2, and are supported during as they complete these cycles during student teaching. 
  • Applies techniques of classroom management to ensure best possible learning environment for students.

College Supervisors need to fulfill the following for each teacher candidate:

  • Observe lessons and use observations to complete all required evaluation forms.
  • Conference with the candidate after each observation.
  • Confer with Master Teacher at each observation about the candidates’ progress, strengths and areas of concern.
  • Communicate with Master Teacher and school principal about responsibilities of a Master Teacher and paperwork due throughout student teaching assignment.
  • Communicate any concerns about the candidates’ progress during a student teaching placement with the Director of Clinical Practice.
  • Ensure that each Master teacher completes all necessary paperwork as it pertains to their role during the candidates’ assignment. 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Attend all College Supervisors’ Meetings, so as to stay apprised of all changes to the college’s student teaching program, CTC requirements, and develop professionally as an educator.
  • Attend one adjunct-faculty meeting per semester to continue professional development and stay apprised of all college and Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements.

Qualifications

  • Five years of successful teaching experience in a public school.
  • A teaching credential in subject area(s) related to credential programs offered at Whittier College. 
  • Excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to work professionally with the public, as well as college and district students, faculty, administrators.

The Department of Education and Child Development has a tradition of preparing highly qualified elementary, secondary, and special education teachers. Offerings include undergraduate studies in child development, and graduate studies in elementary, secondary, and special education, including several credential programs and Master of Arts degree program. 

Applications

Applications should include copy of teaching credential, resume, and statement of interest.  

Applicants must submit materials electronically (PDFs preferred) to Dr. Christine Ybarra, Director of Clinical Practice of the Department of Education & Child Development, Whittier College, at cybarra@whittier.edu. Review of completed applications is ongoing. AA/EO Employer. 

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.

The Broadoaks School of Whittier College seeks a K-8 Credentialed Teacher.

This is full-time teaching position in the K-8 Program. The teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate elementary/middle school experience, at their assigned grade level, in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. The K-8 teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate, strength-based, active learning experiences that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program. The K-8 teacher must be able to develop instructional materials and implement comprehensive assessment and reporting programs. The K-8 teacher must ensure the development and safety of the children in accordance with relevant federal, state and municipal legislation and policies. The K-8 teacher will be respectful of children, parents, and colleagues and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. The K-8 teacher will also supervise college practicum and work-study students, classroom volunteers, etc., as assigned, and work collaboratively with members of the college faculty.  

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000 annual; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 
 

Reports to: Broadoaks School Directors
Location/Department: The Broadoaks School, Whittier College

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program for K-8 children  

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate daily developmentally appropriate, strength-based, active learning experiences—consistent with State Curriculum Standards and the High/Scope Educational Approach—for individual children, small groups of children, and large groups of children
  • Meet at children’s eye level to communicate with them effectively
  • Prepare materials and equipment for instruction and play
  • Develop daily, weekly and monthly schedules of activities
  • Use a variety of tools and strategies to assess children’s learning (anecdotal notes, portfolios, projects, standardized
  • Use assessment data as a basis for future instructional planning
  • Refine learning activities based on analysis of child participation, performance, and outcomes
  • Use technology for instruction and to complete teacher responsibilities (classroom newsletters, record keeping, etc.)
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate work with students who have special needs (if applicable)
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate work with English learners (if applicable)
  • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times 
  • Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
  • Comply with federal, state and municipal legislation and policies 
  • Follow school policies and procedures, including acceptable disciplinary practices
  • Work collaboratively on the instructional team and participate in staff development programs
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures

Supervise K-8 children  

  • Ensure children are supervised at all times
  • Interact with children respectfully and in ways that foster their development in all domains
  • Establish routines and provide positive guidance
  • Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
  • Implement positive discipline when required
  • Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
  • Observe children and make note of progress and/or concerns
  • Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
  • Participate actively in children’s games and activities, including Physical Education

Communicate effectively with parents and members of the community 

  • Build positive and productive relationships between home and school
  • Communicate with parents about the child’s school experience, contributions to the classroom community, and next steps in learning and development
  • Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate
  • Participate in community activities
  • Participate in community and professional organizations

Communicate about and follow school policies and procedures

  • Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress
  • Communicate openly with directors about your classroom program and any child issue/concerns
  • Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential student files
  • Remain on campus as first responders during school emergencies (lockdown, earthquake, fire, other natural disasters, etc.)
  • Perform other related duties as required 

Position Specifications and Requirements

License(s) and Certificate(s)

  • California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required. B.A. in Child Development or a closely related field; M.A. in a related area preferred.
  • Must maintain current adult and pediatric CPR/First Aid Certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with High/Scope Educational Approach, Common Core, NGSS, and special needs population is highly desirable.
  • Ability to understand and manage the complexities of a demonstration program.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents, children, college students and staff.

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.

The Wardman Library at Whittier College is seeking a Library Director.

The Director of the Wardman Library will be a visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a record of working within a team setting, motivating their staff, and developing a strategic plan for the library that inventory its assets, strengths, and benefits to the Whittier College community. 

The Director will have experience with new and emerging technologies and implementing information literacy initiatives. The Director will demonstrate strong managerial, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to lead and manage a team of librarians and as well as full-time staff members. The Director will lead the library in collaborating with faculty, staff, and administration campus-wide. The Director will have experience developing budgetary practices that are inclusive and support excellence in delivering Wardman Library services.

Hours: Monday – Friday
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time (40 hours)
Salary Range: $106,000-$115,260; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 

Reports to: Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Faculty
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Academic Affairs

Position Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates strategic planning efforts
  • Manages the library budget
  • Develops and implements library policies
  • Collaborates with librarians, IT, administration, and faculty to determine the future of the library while invigorating our space and services.
  • Oversees staff assignments, promotion applications, leaves of absence and other library personnel issues
  • Encourages the professional growth of library staff members through participation in local or national professional organizations; manages funds for staff members to travel to conferences
  • Maintains a current knowledge of the literature, information technology, and overall technology trends in academic libraries and higher education via professional literature, continuing education, professional development, and communication with other libraries
  • Participates with SCELC (Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium), the Oberlin Group of Libraries, and other consortia institutions
  • Coordinates an assessment of library services, spaces, and practices
  • Develops and facilitates special programming in the library (i.e., author appearances) or coordinating other special events in cooperation with academic departments to foster a student-centered environment
  • Promotes information literacy through reference and instructional services, as needed
  • Oversees the management and development of the regular library collections as well as the Special Collections and College Archives
  • Serves on faculty committee assignments, including an ex officio role on the Educational Resources Committee
  • Prepares statistical reports as requested by the College, library organizations, or other educational agencies
  • Performs additional duties as requested or authorized by the College administration
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Non-essential Functions of the Job 

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Knowledge, Education and Previous Experience

  • Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library with at least two years being in a supervisory role (e.g. an Associate Director with 2-3 years of experience, or a combination of experiences as an Associate and Assistant level would meet the qualifications).

Desirable

  • An additional advanced degree from an accredited institution. 

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

The Counseling Center at Whittier College is seeking a Peer Health Educator Supervisor/Graduate Assistant.

Reporting to the Director of the Student Counseling Center, this Graduate Assistant peer health educator supervisor’s position is responsible for creating and implementing the peer health educator training curriculum, teaching/leading the program; assessing outcomes and acting as a liaison for SL peer educator programs; they will conduct weekly supervision, bi-weekly trainings and monthly team meetings throughout the 10-month academic year. This is a position supported by the Scott fund.

Hours: Flexible schedule
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Part Time (10 hours/week)
Salary Range: $25.00/hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 

Reports to: Director of Counseling Center
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Counseling Center

Position Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Peer Health Educator Supervisor (PHES) collaborates in the hiring, training and assessment of peer health educators.
  • The PHES collaborates with Student Life departments, Wellness and Outreach coordinator and various student club/orgs regarding health and wellness on campus and serves as a liaison to the campus. 
  • The PHES edits/updates the developed training curriculum that prepares peer educators to perform their duties; delivers orientation training to all (SL) peer educators on campus.  The PHES consults the Student Life Curriculum in development of the PHE trainings/ curriculum.
  • The PHES -in collaboration with peer educators-develops a semesterly calendar of events and programs, assesses student strengths, provides feedback on student presentations/interactions and supervises overall program including (proposed) weekly supervision, bi-weekly trainings and monthly team meetings.
  • The PHES collaborates with SL members to assess the intended impact/outcome of the Peer Health Educator program. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job 

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Knowledge and Education

General understanding of student development, basic challenges to mental and physical health; basic understanding of crisis intervention strategies and ability to refer to qualified professionals on campus. Knowledge/experience in basic public speaking and/or presentations.

Application Deadline  

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

The Broadoaks School of Whittier College seeks a Preschool Teacher.

The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing school-endorsed methods and procedures within or complementing the High/Scope Educational Approach. The Preschool Teacher must be able to develop instructional materials and implement comprehensive assessment and reporting programs. The Preschool Teacher must ensure the development and safety of the children in accordance with relevant federal, state and municipal legislation and policies. The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children, parents, and colleagues and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. The Preschool Teacher will also supervise College practicum and work-study students, classroom volunteers, etc., as assigned, and work collaboratively with members of the college faculty. 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part-Time status: Full-Time
Salary Range: Hourly Rate: $16.00; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 
 

Reports to: Broadoaks School Directors
Location/Department: Broadoaks School at Whittier College

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.

  • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
  • Provide nutritious snacks
  • Prepare materials and equipment for instruction and play
  • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times 
  • Develop daily, weekly and monthly schedules of activities
  • Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
  • Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
  • Follow policies and procedures, including acceptable disciplinary practices
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures
  • Sit, kneel or squat to children’s eye level to communicate with them effectively
  • Develop and implement daily activity plans

Supervise children in the Preschool

  • Ensure children are adequately supervised at all times
  • Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling
  • Comfort children
  • Establish routines and provide positive guidance
  • Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
  • Implement positive discipline when required
  • Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
  • Observe children and make note of progress
  • Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
  • Participate actively in children’s games and activities

Communicate effectively with parents and members of the community

  • Discuss children’s development with parents
  • Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate
  • Participate in community activities
  • Promote literacy and early education 

Communicate about and follow school policies and procedures

  • Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress
  • Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential student files
  • Perform other related duties as required 

Position Specifications and Requirements

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university.  B.A. in Child Development preferred.Child Development Teacher Permit or eligibility to obtain one.  Site Supervisor Permit preferred. At least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. All preschool teachers working for Broadoaks must maintain current adult and pediatric CPR/First Aid Certifications. Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents, children, college students, school faculty, and staff.  

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

The Quantitative Success Center at Whittier College is seeking a Quantitative Success Specialist. 

The Quantitative Success Specialist will help with the daily operations of the center and ensure the center is providing effective support to students. 

Hours: Monday – Friday
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: temporary (ends 12/31/25), part-time (10-19 hours per week)
Salary Range: $20-$35 per hour; Salary will commensurate with education, experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Director, Quantitative Success Center
Location/Department: Whittier College/Quantitative Success Center 

Position Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Assist with the daily operations of the Quantitative Success Center.
  • Provide one-on-one and/or group tutoring to students in mathematics, including beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus topics.
  • Provide students with assistance on homework, assignments, and exam preparation.
  • Collaborate with the Quantitative Success Center staff to ensure alignment of support services with curriculum and course goals.
  • Develop and implement programs, services, and curriculum to support student success in quantitative courses.
  • Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay up to date with teaching strategies and best practices.
  • Help students develop a deep understanding of course concepts and problem-solving strategies.
  • Foster a positive and supportive learning environment to enhance students’ confidence and motivation.
  • Assist the Quantitative Success Center staff members as needed.
  • Assist the departmental recruitment, organization, and programming for the summer bridge program.
  • Work alongside the Director to implement the summer bridge program.
  • Non-essential Functions of the Job 

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Math Education, or related quantitative field required
  • Strong proficiency in a wide range of mathematical concepts, from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus
  • Prior tutoring and/or teaching experience at the college/university level
  • Passion for helping students succeed academically
  • Patience and ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and simple way
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with quantitative coursework
  • Excellent communication and intrapersonal skills 
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work independently 
  • Ability to work evenings if necessary 

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled. 

Whittier College and the Enrollment division is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Enrollment. 

The VP of Enrollment has the primary responsibility for providing strategic leadership of Whittier College’s Enrollment Management and related Revenue streams. The role involves providing strategic insight regarding both enrollment and student financing trends in higher education, developing short and long-term sustainable strategies and tactics to increase net revenue to support the mission of the college, and weaving athletics effectively into campus life.  The successful candidate will be responsible for driving all enrollment revenue streams including undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as non-degree certificate and continuing education programs post-launch and incubation.  

Expanding our internal knowledge and use of customer relations management tools and data to support enrollment revenue and the allocation and use of student aid is a critical expectation of the role.  Working closely with the President, and Cabinet, the successful candidate will help lead and manage the development of effective value-added recruitment and marketing strategies, diversifying our revenue streams and reducing our reliance on a single source of revenue is an important goal for the institution. 

In addition to the strategic imperatives of the role, the successful candidate directs and leads recruitment, admissions, and enrollment technology teams.  The ideal candidate will have evidence of entrepreneurial experience or aptitude, embrace innovative strategies, be up-to-date on national and regional higher education conversations and trends, and have a keen understanding of the higher education business model and Whittier College’s in particular.  Ability to lead collaboratively with commitment to staff, colleagues across campus, and towards the inclusive and equitable support of Whittier’s diverse student body is a requirement. 

Lastly, the position serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet

This position is considered a mandated reporter.

Hours: Monday – Friday
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $220,000 – 245,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. 

Reports to: College President
Supervision given to: Executive Director of Athletics, Director of Admissions, Director of International Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, Executive Director of Marketing, Director of Enrollment Technology.
Location/Department: Whittier College/Enrollment Division 

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job

  • Foster, develop, and nurture an adaptable and innovative entrepreneurial, revenue-focused culture among the enrollment management team.  Be the champion of a data-driven decision-making culture within enrollment management.
  • Provide strategic insight and leadership to the enrollment management team to improve the college’s net revenue potential and results.
  • Work closely with the VP of Student Life and Dean of Students ensuring athletics are closely aligned with other student activities and affiliations of enrolled students.
  • Develop measurable outcomes and financial performance metrics to evaluate and assess marketing channels, admissions personnel, and enrollment management spending.  Develop models and methodologies for understanding the resource investment and return of all recruitment activities.  
  • Streamline, develop, and implement systems that provide real-time data to drive revenue-generating decisions.  Develop and implement infrastructure in support of improved customer relations management, data gathering and data analysis, and strategic reporting of results.  Align our data analysis and business intelligence with our revenue diversification goals.
  • Develop, implement, supervise, and manage strategies focused on maximizing the development and growth of net revenue, including but not limited to undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificate programs, and leveraging our academic programs through new markets or new modalities.
  • Review and make changes as needed to the use of external enrollment management consultants.  Ensure the continued value-added performance based metric analysis of external vendors.  Develop criteria and metrics for external enrollment management vendors and consultants.  Negotiate contracts as needed.
  • Develop, review, and strategically adjust all enrollment management and scholarship award policies and procedures, processes, and work flows.  Implement changes to make enrollment management more effective and strategic, with an eye to maximizing our business model.  Develop practices to continually update and refine our enrollment management strategies.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job 

None identified at this time

Position Specifications and Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

  1. Master in Business Administration or Higher Education Management/leadership preferred.
  2. Minimum 10 years of experience in enrollment management, admissions, business development, or marketing in higher education.  Experience in revenue generation, data analysis, strategic planning, and marketing.
  3. Experience implementing customer relations management and data analysis tools and technology.
  4. Experience launching new revenue generating initiatives.
  5. Experience with new educational modalities such as online or distance learning.
  6. Experience in recruitment and admissions marketing.
  7. Strong financial modeling, financial analysis, research, and writing skills. Knowledge of and prior use of technology and data in decision making.  Experience in using data to support problem solving.
  8. Strong interpersonal and communications skills.  Demonstrated success working with stakeholders in an educational environment, particularly faculty and students.
  9. Demonstrated knowledge of higher education trends and business models.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Doctorate in higher education.
  2. Senior level general management experience and profit & loss responsibility for academic and non-academic programs in a higher education setting.

Application Deadline

Open until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse employees with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring. 

Whittier is distinguished by its small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum blended with professional and pre-professional programs. It is a nationally recognized model for diversity and has no racial majority among its student body. With over 65% students of color, Whittier is designated as both an HSI and AANAPISI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 1,100 undergraduates and is ideally situated in the scenic hills 18 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is an AA/EOE employer and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.