Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Associate Director of Admission is an administrative position in the Office of Admission that will be responsible for helping provide leadership and direction. They will support the Director of Admission in all strategic planning related to policies, practices, and procedures for the Office of Admission. This position will be responsible for direct supervision of one or two Undergraduate Admission Counselors and one Campus Visit Coordinator. The position may involve training of newly hired, entry-level staff. The Associate Director of Admission will also maintain all traditional admission counselor and territory management duties, including application reading, serving as counselor of the day, and recruitment travel. This position is located in Whittier, CA. It is a fully on-campus position with frequent local travel and moderate regional and national travel. This position requires some evening and weekend work. Hours: Monday – Friday, some evening and weekend work Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $72,000-$77,250 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director of Admission Location/Department: Whittier College / Admission
None identified at this time.
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.
The Associate Director of Stewardship will play a critical role in fostering strong relationships with Whittier donors ensuring their ongoing engagement with our mission. This position will deepen connections with our donor community and ensuring they see the impact of their support. The chosen candidate will develop and implement innovative strategies for donor recognition, reporting, and communication to enhance donor loyalty and retention.
Hours: Monday – Friday Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time status: Full-Time Salary Range: $38.46 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Associate Vice President of Development Operations and Services Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Development
Essential Functions of the Job
The specific responsibilities for this role fall into these primary areas:
Design and implement a stewardship strategy that aligns with the Whittier’s goals and enhances donor engagement. Manage an acknowledgement matrix, ensuring every donor is properly acknowledged for their support. Develop personalized stewardship plans for major donors, including tailored programs, communication materials, newsletters, impact reports, and thank-you messages. Oversee recognition initiatives such as donor walls, annual reports, and special recognition events, donor appreciation days, and behind-the-scenes tours that honor donor contributions, and showcase Whittier’s success. Find opportunities to highlight donors and why they give to Whittier College.
Prepare and maintain a strategic annual plan to ensure ongoing and meaningful donor acknowledgement program. Prepare and maintain a database of compelling narratives highlighting the use of funds, acknowledging philanthropic impact and the outcomes achieved. Prepare and deliver personalized major donor impact reports for each endowment, fellowship and scholarship donor which highlights and acknowledges the impact of the donor gift/endowment, overall gifts and endowment investment results to Whittier College.
Work closely with the Development division to integrate stewardship efforts into overall fundraising strategies. Share impact stories and other collateral with gift officers ensuring they have the tools necessary to properly and regularly acknowledge donor impact.
Interpret data from Finance and Financial Aid Offices, maintain accurate donor records and track stewardship activities in the College’s CRM system.
Analyze donor data to identify trends and opportunities for deeper engagement. Make recommendations to advance major gift strategies to help overall fundraising efforts.
Other Duties as Assigned
An ideal candidate for this position will have:
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.
Now in its second century of service to the community, Broadoaks educates children from preschool through 8th grade. Located on the campus of Whittier College, a former Quaker-founded institution, Broadoaks Children’s School continues to honor its Quaker heritage through a commitment to community, diversity, equity, and integrity. Broadoaks prides itself on creating learners who are creative thinkers and compassionate community members.
The instructor will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, strength-based, active learning experiences for children enrolled in before & after school (AM & PM) program in addition to providing additional supports to full-time instructional staff where needed during the time that the AM & PM programs are not active. This individual needs to be able to perform all typical tasks associated with teaching children. The individual should be familiar with relevant federal, state and municipal legislation and school policies. The Am & Pm Instructor may be required to direct work study or college students, depending on their level of experience, who are present and engaged with children during their work period. This is an approximately 5-hour per day position, Monday-Friday that extends from August thru June.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 25 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Part Time, Benefit Eligible Salary Range: $19.00 – 23.00 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Executive Director of Broadoaks School Location/Department: Broadoaks School Campus at Whittier College (main campus)
Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program for children in the AM & PM program.
Perform other related duties as required
Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Instructor may be called upon to lift and carry equipment and may spend time sitting, squatting, kneeling on the floor or sitting on child-sized furniture, bending at the waist (depending on the grade level), and/or lifting up to 50 lbs (for instance, when a child is injured or ill). The Instructor will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and furnishings, and may move to various areas of the college campus with children, which requires walking. The staff member may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.
The Instructor must be able to perform tasks both inside and outside with environmental conditions such as, but not limited to:
Please submit a cover letter, your resume, proof of education, CPR certification, and 1 reference contact to, whittierjobs@whittier.edu and nbaitxke@whittier.edu.
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.
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.
Hours: 40 hours per week, schedule varies Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Status: Full Time Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour.
Reports To: Shift Supervisor Location/Department: Whittier College (main campus- Whittier, CA)/Campus Safety
This position is considered a Campus Security Authority.
Other related duties as assigned.
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.
High school graduate or equivalent required, some college preferred.
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.
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
Until filled.
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 College Supervisor will be part of the Education & Child Development at Whittier College.
The position is based in Whittier, CA.
A College Supervisor ensures, through observations and follow-up conferencing, that our teacher candidates:
College Supervisors need to fulfill the following for each teacher candidate:
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 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.
To achieve Whittier College’s ambitious fundraising goals, building a robust major gift pipeline is essential. The Director of Development (DoD) will play a pivotal role in identifying and cultivating relationships with a select group of high-potential donors, including alumni, parents, and other key stakeholders, who can make transformative contributions of $25,000 or more. These contributions may take the form of outright gifts, multi-year pledges, blended gifts, or significant planned gifts, such as bequests or charitable gift annuities.
The success of this initiative hinges on the DoD's ability to foster deep, meaningful relationships through regular and personalized engagement. This includes face-to-face meetings, strategic cultivation efforts, and ongoing stewardship, all aimed at connecting donors with the vision for the college’s future in a way that resonates with their personal values and philanthropic goals. As such, the DoD must be a skilled relationship-builder and storyteller, able to articulate the impact of a donor’s support in ways that inspire and motivate action.
Additionally, the DoD must possess a strong results-oriented mindset, and be adept at setting clear, measurable goals, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure sustained pipeline growth. Building this pipeline is not only about securing immediate gifts but also about establishing long-term partnerships that will strengthen the college’s future. The role requires someone who is both a connector and a closer, balancing the art of relationship-building with the science of achieving tangible fundraising results.
Hours: Monday – Friday Exempt Status: Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $105,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Assistant Vice President of Development Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Development
The Director of Development (DoD) will play a pivotal role in advancing Whittier College’s overall fundraising strategy by driving the achievement of annual fundraising goals and leading efforts to secure major gifts. The Director of Development will secure major gifts for Whittier College’s top funding priorities. This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of major gift prospects through a systematic moves management process. Responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership annual, major, and capital gifts that support the college’s priorities and ensures the continued growth of the donor pipeline. Success in this role requires a commitment to building strong relationships, compelling communication, and a deep alignment with Whittier College’s ambition to drive sustainable fundraising growth.
By managing a sophisticated portfolio of prospects, leveraging data-driven strategies, and fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, the DoD will ensure that Whittier College achieves its ambitious fundraising goals.
The Director will also fulfill other duties as assigned.
A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree preferred.
Whittier College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), invites applications for the position of full-time Head Football Coach.Reporting to the Executive Director of Athletics, the Head Football Coach will be responsible for the oversight in all areas of the football program and will lead all aspects of a nationally competitive Football team. A commitment to excellence in academics, a positive student athlete experience, timely graduation rates, and service to others are essential to this position. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, energetic, and personable coach who will not only build upon the great traditions established at the college, including 26 SCIAC Championships, but will bring new and innovative ideas to revive the program back to national prominence.
The coach will work within the College mission to build and guide a competitive and positive high level athletic experience for student-athletes.
Hours: Position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work to attend competitions, practices, and college events. Consecutive days of work related activity often exceed seven or more during season. Office hours will be established in consultation with the Executive Director of Athletics Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000 anually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Executive Director, Athletics Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Athletics
Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of college or professional coaching; collegiate experience is preferred.
Excellent administrative, organizational, recruiting and fundraising skills are also required. The successful candidate will be expected to understand and comply with applicable laws, college policies, SCIAC and NCAA regulations. A record of demonstrated trustworthiness, honesty, and reliability are essential to all head coaching positions at the College. The successful candidate is expected to develop a climate of trust, integrity, and open communication with academic and administrative colleagues and with students. Final appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Please submit a letter of application, resume plus contact information for at least three references to: Rock Carter, Executive Director of Athletics, Whittier College, 13847 Earlham Drive, Whittier, CA 90602 or by e-mail to whittierjobs@whittier.edu and rcarter@whittier.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and end when the position is filled. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive background check.
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
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
The Assistant Coach will be responsible for the organization and management of an NCAA Division III Track/X-Country program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and the college. Excellent communication skills; exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for recruiting quality student-athletes, coaching and organizing all practices and games, budgeting, scheduling and travel planning, monitoring student-athlete academic progress and commitment to comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA. The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.
Hours: Position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work to attend competitions, practices, and college events. Consecutive days of work related activity often exceed seven or more during season. Office hours will be established in consultation with the Executive Director of Athletics. Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $25.00 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
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 rcarter@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.
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: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part-Time status: Full-Time Salary Range: Hourly Rate: $18.50; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Broadoaks School Directors Location/Department: Broadoaks School at Whittier College
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.
Until the position is filled
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
Under the supervision of the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant performs complex professional and technical accounting functions for the College and its related entities, while applying institutional policies and procedures, governmental accounting standards, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The Staff Accountant will reconcile accounting records, meet required deadlines, create financial reports to meet operational needs, and provide consultative services to supervisors and leads in resolving accounting problems and other financial duties as listed. Hours: Monday – Friday Exempt Status: Non-exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $25-$30 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: College Controller Location/Department: Whittier College / Finance
Previous Experience Two years of general accounting and financial reporting experience, preferably from an institution of higher education or governmental entity.
Knowledge and Education Education is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration or finance. Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and methods. Good communication and exceptional problem-solving skills; develops and enforces policies and procedures; meets deadlines; high attention to detail; understanding of accounting controls. Intermediate skills with Excel, capable with Word; some knowledge of MS Access and databases. Prior working experience in Ellucian Banner ERP System for Universities is a plus.
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.
The Substitute Teacher will join the active substitute teacher pool for Broadoaks. The Substitute Teacher position is an on-call position that is suitable for retired teachers or individuals who are interested in working with children and are looking for an enriching and creative context in which to explore the profession of teaching. As part of the substitute pool, individuals will be called upon when needed to temporarily fulfill the obligations of the full-time teacher ( e.g. when that person is absent or in need of additional support). Situations in which substitute teachers will work include when teachers are absent for short or long-term terms due to illness/personal leave; to provide additional coverage during field trips or special events at the school, and to supervise children during the AM/PM program or provide short-term child care services during school events. The number of available work hours varies and is dependent upon the needs of the school. Work duration can vary from a few hours, days, or for long-term subbing opportunities weeks or months.
Hours: M-F, Varies Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Part Time, Temporary, On-Call Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Executive Director, Broadoaks School Supervision given to: N/A Location/Department: Broadoaks School Campus at Whittier College
Until Filled
The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of education, and list of references to Interfolio.
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).