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 1,700 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.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 19 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Part Time Salary Range: $19 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Assistant Director(s) of Academic Support Location/Department: Whittier College, Office of Academic Support
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Bachelor’s degree required, currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in education, psychology, counseling, or related field, or equivalent experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Qualified candidates should have experience working with students in academic support environments, programming events, and counseling/advising techniques. Candidates will also have insight into the needs of first-generation and/or underrepresented college students, and a commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
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: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.
The Administrative Assistant will Assist the faculty in the Music department with general administrative duties as outlined below.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 32 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time (10-Month) Salary Range: $16-$17 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Department Chair Location/Department: Whittier College, Academic Affairs
Musical background preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Administrative assistant/secretarial experience required; experience with social media (Facebook/Twitter) preferred; knowledge of Word and Excel required.
The Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities is a member of the Whittier College Student Life Leadership Team, coordinating the College’s student conduct process and working to support the rights and responsibilities of all students, including residential students and commuters. Housed in the Dean of Students Office, the Director reports to the Director of Housing and Residential Life/Title IX Coordinator and is a member of the Student Life Leadership Team, Title IX Team, Conduct Team, and CARE Team. The Director leads the College’s Restorative Practices Task Force as well as the Hazing Prevention and Intervention Team. The Director plays an essential role in the College’s Title IX responses, including acting as lead investigator for sexual misconduct cases involving students.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $59,000-$65,000; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director of Housing and Residence Life, Title IX Coordinator Location/Department: Whittier College, Dean of Students Office
Daily Operations of the Office of the Dean of Students
The Assistant Director of Development helps plan, organize, and execute a unique set of donor-centered programs – all which serve to engage donors and students and foster lasting connections that result in maintaining and increasing a philanthropic pipeline.
Responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, design and execution of a comprehensive and meaningful donor acknowledgement, stewardship, recognition and engagement program across the entire college during and after comprehensive fundraising campaigns. Partners with campus-wide constituents including development officers, deans, faculty chairs, students, leadership, and colleagues to develop personalized communication and engagement plans for major donors and board members, reporting in alignment with donor intentions, and donor recognition and retention programs. Demonstrates a proactive, creative and entrepreneurial mindset while strengthening and advancing donor engagement, events, annual endowment and impact reporting, donor acknowledgment and recognition, and print/digital content creation.
Ensures adherence to College policies and conducts ongoing research and execution of donor relations best practices. Exemplary writing skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail are essential requirements for this position. The Assistant Director of Development also helps identify programmatic and operational improvements that lead to new revenue opportunities and cost-savings, and overall s/he will add to the continued growth and enhancement of the Development team and Whittier College as a whole.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $50,000-$54,000; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director of Development Location/Department: Whittier College, Office of Development
Develop systems that support good stewardship as a strategy for advancing relationships and giving.
Organize and produce stewardship reports for endowments, named funds, capital projects, and other campaigns.
Provide end-to-end support for several key annual events, as well as ad hoc stewardship events throughout the year.
Visualize, create, and disseminate marketing collateral.
Promote a consistent cycle of donor recognition through the prompt processing of acknowledgment letters and gift receipts assigned to Development.
Own the budget for Donor Relations, and work in conjunction with vice president of development on the budget for Development.
Handle unforeseen, but important tasks as necessary, as well as other duties as assigned.
Minimum three (3) years of professional experience, preferably in higher education or a similar environment. Higher education experience in departments outside of Development also encouraged.
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience is preferred. Knowledge of fundraising and donor culture is a plus.
Founded on the principle of reciprocity, the Whittier College – Center for Engagement with Communities (CEC) is dedicated to deepening the practice of service and the pursuit of programs and activities based on the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge, information and resources. Our various initiatives develop and strengthen partnerships with individuals and institutions that benefit community-based organizations and enhance student academic learning. Together, faculty, students and community partners identify and address important needs, encouraging a culture of civic engagement that promotes healthier and more educated local communities.
The Associate Director of Adult Programming creates, leads and supports opportunities of community engagement that pertain to adult community members. This position requires a dedication to issues of equity/access and a passion for working with underserved adult populations and college students who serve as employees.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $58,240 - $62,400; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director, BCM Programs Location/Department: Whittier College, Center for Engagement with Communities
Plan, lead and coordinate the activities, initiatives and programs of Adult Programming in consultation with CEC Director and in partnership with liaisons at participating community partners. These responsibilities include:
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), within the Advancement Division, the Associate Director for Employer Outreach (ADEO) will act to advance the career and professional mission of the CCCPD. In particular, the position encompasses the following four distinct areas of responsibility: develop and execute a robust employer engagement strategy, develop and execute an effective program to connect students and employers, program assessment and data collection, and general administrative duties.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $58,000-$64,000; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Center for Career and Professional Development
Requires a bachelor's degree. Master’s degree preferred in business, marketing, psychology, communication, or other related major.
Four or more years of progressively responsible office or higher education program administration experience. Must possess sufficient experience in a collegiate environment to understand the academic culture and must have the ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators. Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management. Understanding of experiential education and academic/career advising. Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
Good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity. Proficiency with windows environment including word processing, knowledge of database programs.
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), within the Advancement Division, the Associate Director for Internships & Experiential Learning (ADIEL) will act to advance the career and professional mission of the CCCPD. In particular, the position encompasses the following five distinct areas of responsibility: internship development, site coordination, participant recruitment, program assessment, and office management.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $58,000-$64,000; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director, Center for Career and Professional Development Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Center for Career and Professional Development
Requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, psychology, communication, or other related major. Master's degree preferred.
Four or more years of progressively responsible office or higher education program administration experience. Must possess sufficient experience in a collegiate environment to understand the academic culture and must have the ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators. Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management. Understanding of experiential education and academic/career advising. Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), within the Advancement Division, the Associate Director for Professional Coaching, Marketing and Branding (ADCMB) will act to advance the career and professional mission of the CCCPD. In particular, the position encompasses the following three distinct areas of responsibility: developing and executing a robust student professional development program, ensuring students are job-ready upon graduation; program assessment and data collection; and general office management.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $56,000-$62,000; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director, Center for Career and Professional Development Location/Department: Whittier College, Center for Career and Professional Development
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, psychology, communication, or other related major. MBA preferred.
Three or more years of progressively responsible office or higher education program administration experience. Must possess sufficient experience in a collegiate environment to understand the academic culture and must have the ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators. Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management. Understanding of experiential education and academic/career advising. Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
The Associate Director, under the director of the Director of Student Engagement, develops and oversees the registration, reinstatement, recognition, leadership development, and general management for approximately 75 student organizations. The Associate Director serves as the primary advisor for the InterClub Council (the governing body for club sports, field & major related, politically-minded, and general interest organizations), the Media Council (the governing body for the student media and publication organizations, radio, newspaper, video production, television station, and the sports network), and the First Year Class Council. This position will also work to provide a diverse offering of programs and services, will assist in the oversight and education of students in risk management and critical thinking, will establish and assess goals and objectives for their specialty areas, and will provide budget management for their specialty areas.
The Associate Director will provide guidance to student leaders particularly in the areas of leadership development, risk management and harm reduction, membership recruitment, education, problem/conflict resolution, and community planning.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $58,240-62,400; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Interim Director, Office of Student Engagement Location/Department: Whittier College, Office of Student Engagement
Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field preferred. Demonstrate an understanding of equity and social justice principles, a personal demeanor that inspires collaboration within the division of Student Life and throughout the campus and community, and a penchant for continuous learning and improvement. Experience with student organization advisement and leadership and event management preferred.
The Associate Vice President of Business Services and Controller safeguards assets and assures accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial transactions by establishing and directing a system of accounting activities, policies, procedures, and controls.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full time Salary Range: $120,000-$145,000; Salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports To: Vice President of Finance and Administration Location/Department: Whittier College Campus/Business Services
The specific responsibilities for this role fall into the following primary areas:
7 or more years in a similar level management role
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related, CPA desired
The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary history to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/AOE.
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: $15.00 - $17.50 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.
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.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Admission, the Graduate Admission Counselor will collaborate with both the Department of Education and Admission Office to promote the graduate-level offerings at Whittier College. The incumbent will serve as the first point of contact for all graduate-related requests, events, and projects.
This position requires strong communication skills and knowledge of graduate admission and institutional policies and procedures. In addition, the candidate will possess an understanding of the Whittier College culture and community, exemplary customer service skills, and the ability to collaborate with different constituents across campus.
Hours: Monday – Friday, occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Part Time (30 hours/week)-12-month position. Salary Range: $22 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Associate Director of Admission Location/Department: Whittier College, Office of Admission
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing clinical care to patients in the Student Health & Wellness Center. This individual will also provide cross-campus collaboration, particularly with the Counseling Center, Disability Services, Athletic Department, Student Life Office, Residence Life Office and the Student Life Crisis Management Team and Wellness Coalition.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $55-$60 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Interim Director, Student Health and Wellness Center Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/ Student Health and Wellness Center
The Student Accounts Specialist is primarily responsible for in-house collection efforts on student account balance and the research and analyses of student inquiries. Also responsible for the reporting of delinquent balances and preparing the accounts for third party collections. Other responsibilities include assisting students with questions pertaining to their tuition accounts; as well as assisting the college community with general questions.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $18-$20 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Student Accounts Manager Location/Department: Whittier College, Business Office
Minimum of three years of collections experience working with student accounts receivables in higher education.
Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in business administration or accounting is preferable, but not a requirement. Years of full - time professional experience may be substituted for education on a 2:1 ratio.
The User Support Manager is responsible for managing and providing assistance and support to students and employees over the phone, electronically, and in person. The User Support Manager provides operating system and application software support, documentation and training, student lab support, classroom and A/V support, and assistance in the use of Whittier's computing facilities and other technology resources. The User Support Manager manages centralized purchasing, inventorying, and recycling of technology assets. The User Support Manager assists in the supervision of student employees and works closely with staff in other areas of IT Services.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $31.54-32.46per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Assistant Director of Media and Client Services Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Office of Information Technology Services
Minimum five years’ professional experience with providing technical user support. Highly motivated and solution oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the College.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required. Additional experience may be substituted for education. Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software
Experience in both Windows and Macintosh environment and applications, including Microsoft Office.
