QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 

EXPERIENCE: 

A minimum of 3 years of proven work experience with increasing responsibility in career services, recruiting, and/or technology and/or creative/entertainment is required. 

LICENSES: 

A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

 The position requires:

• A working knowledge of the Technology and/or Creative/Entertainment industries.
• Deploy professional skills in career coaching methods and employer relations that are effective at a highly selective, liberal arts institution.
• Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, customer service skills. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties/assignments.
• Customer service oriented; respect for the abilities and accomplishments of elite liberal arts students, while retaining the ability to pushback.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and constituents including students, alumni, faculty, administrators, parents and employers required.
• Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Powerpoint) and associated professional software (such as Handshake). Demonstrate understanding of the use of technology/devices/equipment in assessing and improving career services systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
• Prioritize and perform multiple projects/tasks, meet deadlines/timelines, respond to others in a timely manner, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College with a high standard of integrity and ethics, in support of the College’s strategic vision and the department’s annual goals.
• Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.

OTHER:

HOURS:

The regular hours for this full time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required.  Travel will be required.  Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.  This is a 12 month position.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: 

This is an exempt position. 

This a regular, full-time position.

This is a benefits eligible position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Sedentary (up to 10 lbs.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  Supervises student employees.

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE:  The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.  A uniform will be provided for work-related events.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check.  Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test.  Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA:  This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position.   It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.  It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:  Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work.  There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause.  The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.  All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

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, applicant's 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 Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations                                                                                    

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.               

 An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.