Assistant Director, Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location:

Claremont, CA

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Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies assists the Director of the Center in the implementation of Center programs, events, fundraising, and selection and supervision of student workers and fellows. The Assistant Director performs a wide range of managerial and administrative functions. This position represents the Center at the College, in interactions with the Center’s advisory board, at campus programs and offsite at professional meetings. The Assistant Director helps manage the daily operations of the Center and serves as a liaison to the advisory board, CMC faculty, staff and students.

DESCRIPTIONS OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Director of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies, the Assistant Director works collaboratively and independently to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLLS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or commensurate education and/or experience is required. Applicants with Masters degrees, ABD or postgraduates are encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE: Two to three years of related experience in program administration, preferably at an institution of higher learning or research institute is required. International experience preferred.

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 accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

OTHER

HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Travel may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

LICENSES: A valid driver’s license or equivalent alternate form of transportation to off-site meetings and events is required. 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.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time, 11-month, exempt, benefits eligible position.

Supervisor – AB1825: Yes

Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes

Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes

Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes

IPEDS Category Job Code: 25-2000/25-3000/25-9000 - Student and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light (up to 20 lbs.)

SALARY RANGE: $70,304 - $74,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Student assistants.

REPORTS TO: Director of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies.

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. 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). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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 for assistance.