Classroom Aide provides support to the teaching staff in the Broadoaks preschool. Aides carry out the lesson plans created by the teaching staff, assist with the supervision of children under the direction of the full-time teachers, and provide support in all areas of the preschool day.
Hours: VariesExempt Status: Non-ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Part time, 19 hours per week Salary Range: $17.00-$18.50 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Mentor TeacherLocation/Department: Whittier College / Broadoaks
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.
The director of Wardman Library will be a visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a record of working within a team setting, motivating staff, and developing a strategic plan for the library that inventories its assets, strengths, and benefits to the Whittier College community. The director will be responsible for focusing on building Whittier College’s library for the future by uniting current strengths with new and emerging technologies (AI or otherwise), information literacy initiatives, and exploration and implementation of shared services (e.g., through consortia, networks, and partner agreements).
The director will demonstrate strong managerial, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to supervise and manage a team of librarians 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: VariesExempt Status: ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full time Salary Range: $110,000-$115,000; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: VP of Academic Affairs and Dean of FacultyLocation/Department: Whittier College / Wardman Library
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.
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 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-FridayExempt Status: ExemptFull 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 DevelopmentLocation/Department: Whittier College / Development
Major Gift Fundraising
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.
A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree preferred.
Performs packaging procedures, counsels’ students/parents, and front office back-up as needed. Also, involved in outreach programs on and off campus. Coordinates Cal Grant Golden State Scholarships, outside scholarships, emails, intake forms, verification and assists with federal reports. Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per weekExempt Status: Non-ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $26.44-$28.71 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director of Financial AidLocation/Department: Whittier College / Financial Aid
Assists Office Coordinator
Assists in manual disbursements (if necessary)
Assists in loan adjustments for new and incoming students
Cal Grant Coordinator
Outside Agency Scholarship Coordinator
Pell Grant Disbursement Report
Withdrawals and Readmit Coordinator
Interdepartmental Liaison
In person/phone student and parent counseling Outreach
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 Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for assisting in the organization and management of an NCAA Division III men’s soccer program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Department of Athletics and Whittier College. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain high ethical standards, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment by building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with colleagues across the Athletics Department and the College.
The successful candidate will have experience recruiting, developing, and retaining student-athletes at the NCAA Division III level. In addition to coaching responsibilities, this position will support the department’s athletic communications efforts by collaborating with department leadership, coaches, and student-athletes to promote programs, highlight achievements, and tell the stories of Whittier Athletics in alignment with departmental priorities and brand standards.
This role will also include Sports Information administrative responsibilities as assigned by the executive director of athletics and the assistant athletic director for communications.
Hours: VariesExempt Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time, 11-month (off in June)Salary Range: $51,500-$52,000 annual; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.Reports to: Executive Director of AthleticsLocation/Department: Whittier College / Athletics
I. Assistant Soccer Coach
II. Athletic Administrative Duties
Sports Information Duties and Responsibilities
Expectations and Ability of the Job
Knowledge and Education: Bachelor’s degree, masters preferred.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software: Institutional requirement to understand and operate specific programming needing to track and maintain student recruitment and eligibility.
License(s) and Certificate(s): First-Aid and CPR Certified. To fulfill the recruitment and scouting requirements of the position, a valid driver’s license is needed to conduct travel to other locations away from campus.
Physical Activity/Knowledge and Skills
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.
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.
This is a rare chance to build a college program from the ground up. Women's flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country: the NCAA added it to its Emerging Sports for Women program in January 2026, and it makes its Olympic debut at the LA28 Games, right here in Southern California. Whittier College is looking for a coach who sees that opportunity and is ready to lead it.
As our first head women's flag football coach, you will organize and direct every aspect of a new NCAA Division III program: recruiting the first classes, setting the culture, building the schedule, and defining what Whittier flag football stands for. You will report to the Director of Athletics and work closely with Admissions, faculty, administration, and staff to help advance Whittier College athletics. You will create an environment where student-athletes thrive socially, academically, and in competition. The program will compete in NCAA Division III and will join the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) when conference sponsorship begins. Your work recruiting and retaining students will be instrumental to the College and will set the foundation and direction of the program for years to come.
Hours: VariesExempt Status: ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $70,305 - $73,000 annually; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director of AthleticsLocation/Department: Whittier College Campus / Athletics
Open until the position is filled; preferred start date by February 1, 2027. 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 dispatcher is responsible for answering incoming calls to the College campus as well as the Department of Public Safety. Dispatchers provide information to the College community, including faculty, staff, and students, on the telephone or when visiting the Department of Public 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 radios and phone.
This position is considered a Campus Security Authority.
Hours: VariesExempt Status: Non-ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full time Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Public Safety Shift SupervisorLocation/Department: Whittier College / Public Safety
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.
License(s) and Certificate(s): Any certificates for related experience/training a plus.Physical Activity/Effort: Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
The officer monitors and provides protection and security for the buildings and premises for students, faculty, staff and visitors during assigned shift. Because the Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Officers may be required to work nights, holidays, and/or weekends. Shifts are changed on a quarterly schedule or depending on departmental needs.
Hours: VariesExempt Status: Non-ExemptFull Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $23.00-$25.00 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Act as dispatcher; answer phones, field calls, and dispatch fellow officers as needed depending on departmental needs.
Previous Experience: Minimum one-year prior experience in security or police work required. Experience working in public safety/security/law enforcement in a college or university environment. Reserve police academy or equivalent (300 hours training) must be completed within one year from date of hire.
Licenses and Certifications
Additional certifications may be required or renewed based on departmental standards or training updates.
Knowledge and Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Reserve police academy or equivalent (300 hours training) must be completed within one year from date of hire.
Physical Activity/Effort: Prolonged and extensive standing, walking, sitting. May be out in the field for several hours at a time; may be required to run or chase, crawl, climb, or use force. Incumbents should be in good physical shape.
Under the direction of the assistant registrar of systems and college registrar, the student systems specialist provides technical and operational support for student information systems, academic records processes, reporting, and scheduling functions. The position is responsible for maintaining student and course data within Banner and related systems, supporting DegreeWorks maintenance and testing, generating standard reports, assisting with schedule production, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of institutional data. The student systems specialist serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and students regarding Registrar systems and supports the efficient operation of academic and administrative processes.
Hours: Monday-FridayExempt Status: Non-exemptFull Time/Part Time status: Part time (25 hours per week) Salary Range: $23.00 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Assistant RegistrarsLocation/Department: Whittier College / Registrar’s Office
Student Information Systems Support
Data Management & Reporting
Scheduling & Academic Operations
Customer Service & Office Support
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-FridayExempt Status: Non-exemptFull Time/Part Time status: Temporary (7/6/26-8/31/26), part time (25-40 hrs/week)Salary Range: $23.00-$23.33 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.Reports to: Dean of FacultyLocation/Department: Whittier College / Academic Affairs
o And “other duties as assigned” by the Associate Deans, Deans or VPAA.
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.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Skill in written communication and the knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation to include 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
The head coach will be responsible to organize and direct all aspects of an NCAA Division III program. The head women’s lacrosse coach will report to the director of athletics for all matters related to the program and will work closely with Admissions, faculty, administration, and staff to help advance Whittier College athletics. This position shall be responsible for providing a positive environment for student-athletes to succeed socially, academically, and in competition. The program will be a part of the NCAA and will function as a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). This position is instrumental in recruiting and retaining students as well as determining the foundation and direction of the program.
Hours: Varies Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $70,305-$73,000 annually; salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Director of Athletics Location/Department: Whittier College / Athletics
Knowledge and Education: Bachelor’s degree, master's preferred.
License(s) and Certificate(s): First-Aid and CPR certified
Until the position is filled; preferred start date by December 1, 2026.
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.
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).
Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Whittier College does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position and does not participate in the E-Verify program. Because participation in E-Verify is required for certain employment authorization categories, applicants who would require employer participation in E-Verify to obtain or maintain employment authorization are not eligible for employment in this position.
Equal Opportunity 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.
