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Occidental
College
Human Resources
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Telephone: 323/259-2613
Questions:
hr@oxy.edu
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Occidental College
is a selective nationally recognized institution of higher education located
in Eagle Rock a Northeast section of Los Angeles,
midway between Pasadena and Glendale.
We offer a
beautiful campus, relaxed cordial work environment and a comprehensive
benefits package (to those classified as regular employees working a minimum
of 30 hours per week) including generous paid time off programs. We
also offer excellent health, dental, life and retirement benefits; along with
many other OXY special amenities including use of our swimming pool, weight
room and gym facilities, tennis courts, library, and other outstanding
resources.
Applications
are accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Human
Resources Department, Room 114, Arthur
G. Coons
Administrative Center (lower level). We prefer
that you apply for jobs electronically, but we also welcome walk ins. You
only need to apply once for each position.
We're continually searching for qualified individuals to join our diverse
& dynamic community. If you're seeking employment, you will need to review the listing below, then simply click
on the link under the job title. All jobs listed are currently open.
STAFF POSITIONS
FARM
TO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR, #12-075
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY INSTITUTE
Please apply here:
resumes@oxy.edu
The Farm to Preschool Coordinator will report to the Program Manager
and other Farm to Preschool program staff to implement the expansion of
the Farm to Preschool program by collaborating with participating
preschools and childhood obesity stakeholders; conducting educational
workshops on nutrition, healthy food advocacy and program orientation;
aiding with a comprehensive evaluation strategy; and promoting the
program through conferences and other venues. The Coordinator will be
responsible for conducting teacher trainings throughout California,
conducting parent workshops in the L.A. area, cultivating a partnership
and active program with a pilot family child care site and aiding in the
facilitation of collaborative meetings and initiatives. This position
entails both hands-on and administrative opportunities. Works with the
Program Manager and additional program staff to conduct teacher
trainings and other technical assistance in California and the
Southwest. Conducts parent workshops on nutrition and healthy school
food advocacy. Works directly with a family child care site to tailor
the program’s curriculum and implements the program. Oversees a
county-based initiative with other UEPI staff. Administers child and
adult surveys and conduct periodic site visits. Conducts data entry
for collected surveys and other evaluation tools. Supervises a student
intern. Supports other Farm to Preschool activities such as, but not
limited to: conference presentations, facilitating stakeholder meetings
and aiding in upkeep of Farm to Preschool national website and related
materials. Performs other necessary tasks which contributes to the
overall UEPI mission and activities. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
work experience in community food systems, public health, community
organizing or Early Childhood Education preferred. Excellent written
and oral communication skills. Must have own transportation, be
willing/able to travel occasionally throughout the week, work some
evenings and weekends as needed and be based in the Los Angeles area.
Experience with preschools/early childhood education is preferred.
Proficiency in Spanish is required. Detail-oriented and well organized.
Self motivated, hard working and dependable.
Resumes and cover letters are due February 17, 2012. Position
start date is March 2012.
Salary Range: $17.16 - $19.23/hour.
(Posted 2/3/2012)
MENTOR COORDINATOR – GEAR UP 4 LA (#12-068, #12-070, #12-071,
& #12-072)NEIGHBORHOOD
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Please apply here:
resumes@oxy.edu
The Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) is looking for highly motivated
people to serve as Mentor Coordinators for the GEAR UP 4 LA programs located
at Vigil Middle Schools and the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools. GEAR
UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) 4 LA
is a federally funded program that works with youth in the Los Angeles
Unified School District, Local District 4. Working specifically with the
Belmont and Kennedy Zones of Choice, we aim to significantly increase
student success in high school and persistence in college. The program also
seeks to increase college and career awareness for students and parents. It
provides knowledge of the admission process and the college experience. As a
partner to GEAR UP 4 LA, Occidental College provides support for the
Mentoring program. The goal is to improve college readiness and to give
students positive role models. We welcome all qualified applicants to submit
their resumes. Under the supervision of the GEAR UP 4 LA Site Coordinator,
the Mentor Coordinator helps coordinate the day-to-day operations of the
GEAR UP 4 LA mentor program at the cohort schools. Responsibilities
at assigned school include, Implement and coordinate middle school and high
school outreach program. Develop and administer
assessments for skills inventory/learning strengths.
Develop mentor/mentee lessons for the middle and
high school students. Maintain regular communication with cohort teachers
for mentoring related events, including scheduling. Assist GEAR UP office
when needed by providing support for students and/or parents, including
non-mentors with GEAR UP related needs. Assist NPP’s Director with
the Mentor Camp schedules and procedures. Develop and Train mentors at
program sponsored Mentor Camps in summer and winter. Maintain records of
participation and the results of that participation. Supervise mentors
during mentor events. Helps collect data on students served by the grant.
Other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate for this position must have a
Bachelor's Degree. The candidate must demonstrate competency in the
following areas: Public speaking and group facilitation skills; strong
organizational skills, especially data management and monitoring heavy email
activity; event planning and promotion; ability to encourage and empower
others to lead and contribute to the program and working knowledge of excel
necessary. Candidate must have a driver’s license, car & insurance.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
This position is Grant Funded and will cease once funding expires. (4
Positions) Schedule: Monday-Friday 35-40 hours a week, 10-11
months a year.
Starting Rate: $17.50-$20.00/hour.
(Posted 1/26/2012)
PROGRAM ASSISTANT – GEAR UP 4 LA, (#12-059, #12-062 to #12-065)NEIGHBORHOOD
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Please apply here:
resumes@oxy.edu
The Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) is looking for
highly motivated people to serve as Program Assistants for the GEAR UP 4 LA
program located at Berendo, Liechty, Virgil, Sal Castro Middle Schools, Kim
Academy and the Ambassador Community Schools. GEAR UP (Gaining Early
Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) 4 LA is a federally
funded program that works with youth in the Belmont and Kennedy Zones of
Choice to significantly increase student success in high school and
persistence in college. The program also seeks to increase college and
career awareness for students and parents. It provides knowledge of the
admission process and the college experience. As a partner to GEAR UP 4 LA,
Occidental College provides support for program goals by providing
tutor-mentors for the cohort schools and hosting GU4LA students and families
on campus several times a year. The goal is to improve college readiness and
to give students positive role models. We welcome all qualified applicants
to submit their resumes. Though the position is targeted to graduate school
students with an interest in K - 12 education and educational outreach
programs, we will consider any applicant with an interest in helping
students succeed academically. Under the supervision of the GEAR UP 4 LA
Site Coordinator, the Program Assistant helps coordinate the day-to-day
operations of GEAR UP 4 LA cohort schools. Responsibilities include,
Assist GEAR UP Coordinator to implement program components at assigned
school. Implement and supervise tutor-mentoring program at assigned school.
Assist NPP’s Director with the tutor-mentor training schedules and
procedures. Coordinate college visits and workshops. Maintain records of
participation and the results of that participation. Complete observation
logs and communicate with teachers. Responsible for basic troubleshooting
related to the tutor-mentoring program. Help collect data on students served
by the grant. Other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate for this
position must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of
experience and education and experience working with a team. The candidate
must demonstrate competency in the following areas: Public speaking and
group facilitation skills; strong organizational skills, especially data
management and monitoring heavy email activity; event planning and
promotion; ability to encourage and empower others to lead and contribute to
the program and working knowledge of excel necessary. Candidate must have a
driver’s license, car and insurance. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
This position is Grant Funded and will cease once funding expires. (
Positions available: 5)
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 20-25 hours a week. Dates: January 15, 2012-June 30, 2012
Starting Rate:
$13.50-$15.00/hour.
PROGRAM
ASSISTANT, MUIR – MUSTANGS ON THE MOVE, #12-060
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM
Please apply here:
resumes@oxy.edu
The Neighborhood Partnership Program is looking for a highly motivated
person to serve as Program Assistants for the Mustangs on the Move (MOTM)
tutoring program located at John Muir High School in Pasadena, CA.
We welcome
all qualified applicants to submit their resumes. Though the position is
targeted to graduate school students with an interest in K - 12 education
and educational outreach programs, we will considers any applicant with an
interest in helping students succeed academically. Under the supervision of
the Director of Neighborhood Partnership Program, the Program Assistant
helps coordinates the day-to-day operations of the MOTM tutoring program.
This position will assist NPP director to implement the tutoring program at
assigned high school. Supervise tutoring program at assigned school.
Supervise Occidental student coordinator. Assist in coordinating support for
each site’s training schedules and procedures. Coordinate all payroll and
transportation for the tutors. Maintain records of participation and the
results of that participation. Other duties as assigned. Requires a
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Must have superb organizational and administrative skills. Requires strong
interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). Must have
a driver’s license, car & insurance. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. This
position is Grant Funded and will cease once funding expires.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 20 hours a week depending on schedule.
Starting Rate: $14.50-$15.00/hour.
ON-CALL/TEMP POSITIONS
(substitute/as
needed basis/no guaranteed hours)
BANQUET ASSISTANTS/FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANTS,
#12-024
Campus Dining,
Casual, on-call positions available to provide banquet assistance for campus
catering events.
Will assist with banquet set-up, serve food and
drinks, and clear tables. Will clean up after event and return banquet
items to inventory. Will provide various banquet
support services as requested. Food Service Assistants will
assist with basic kitchen duties, food set-up, and clean up. Requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to
work in a fast-paced environment. Banquet experience or related
food service background required.
Salary Rate: $10.88-$12.00/hour.
CLEANING
SERVICES temps/on call #12-001
Facilities
Management
Casuals/On-call positions available to provide assistance when employees are
in need of extra help. Under the direction of the Cleaning Services
Supervisor, will provide a broad range of cleaning services necessary to
maintain the College facilities in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains
floors, vacuums, and mops. Gathers and disposes of rubbish and recycle
products. Replaces light bulbs in light fixtures. Moves and cleans
furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Dusts walls, desks, light fixtures,
blinds, cabinets, telephones, and other accessories. Maintains restrooms and
showers. Requires prolonged standing, walking, reaching overhead, forward
and lateral stooping, bending at the waist and knees, climbing stairs, and
twisting motions. Safe us of step ladder. Lock and secures assigned area.
Must have ability to receive and deliver communications in oral and written
English, and have ability to read and understand chemical labels on cleaning
products. Starting Rate: $9.50 /hour
GENERAL KITCHEN STAFF,
12-027 MP
Campus Dining
Casual, on-call
positions available in campus Marketplace or Tiger Cooler dining facilities
featuring display station cooking. Stations include Bakery, Pasta, Wood
Fired Pizza, Wok, Grill, Deli, and Fresh Juice. Will be responsible for food
prep, cooking, and station cleanliness. Knowledge of cooking
procedures, food handling, kitchen sanitation guidelines, and use of kitchen
tools required. Must have ability to work with speed and efficiency in
high volume food service environment. Prior cooking experience and/or
culinary education required. Salary Rate: $11.60/hour.
DISHROOM
ASSISTANTS
Campus Dining, late night #12-025MP,
#12-026TC
Dishroom Assistants
will wash dishes, pots, and a variety of kitchen items and will handle basic
kitchen cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness of the food service
facilities. Requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to
work in a fast-paced environment. Previous food service experience required.
Salary Rate: $10.88/hour.
CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICER
Campus Safety Department
Casual, on-call
position provides safety and security-related services to the College
community to provide a safe living, learning, and working atmosphere for
students and employees. Provides a presence at College sponsored events
on and off campus. Renders emergency first aid and CPR as appropriate
and stabilizes injured persons prior to arrival of paramedics. Performs
other duties as assigned. Requires valid CA Guard Card, PR-24 permit,
first aid and CPR certification, and California
drivers license with clear record. Minimum 2 years security/campus
safety experience required. Vocational training and/or satisfactory
completion of POST 832 and 832.2 classes preferred. Requires ability to lift
100 pounds or more, walk/stand without restrictions, stoop and bend, climb
ladders to over 8 feet high, and use both hands and arms with full range of
movement. May not have a hearing loss of greater than 40 decibels. May
not have vision loss greater than 20/40 (may be corrected with prescription
glasses or contact lenses). Salary Rate: $12.00/hour.
GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE, #12-006
Facilities Management
Casual, on-call
positions available in the Grounds
reporting to the
Landscape Supervisor, the Grounds Maintenance temp casuals performs routine,
basic ground maintenance tasks within the sport fields, grounds, and
landscaping. Uses a variety of grounds maintenance hand tools (rakes,
shovel, hoes, clippers) and power tools (hedge trimmers, blowers, weed
whackers, and lawn mowers). Grounds maintenance duties include digging,
raking, mowing, trimming, edging, watering, blowing, sweeping, and
irrigation head replacement. Moves sod, soil, and mulch, and plants color,
hedges, and trees. Prunes hedges and trees, installs sod. Repairs fences.
Cleans drains. Performs routine operator maintenance on equipment, vehicles,
and tools. Assists in moves and set-ups for College events. Tracks labor,
materials, and supplies. Requires working knowledge of basic grounds
maintenance methods and related equipment. Minimum one year related
experience. Knowledge of safety procedures related to hazardous materials.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions, ability to
repeatedly bend and lift heavy objects, climb stairs and ladders. Valid
California driver’s license a Must.
Customer
service, team player and able to follow instructions. Salary Rate:
$9.50hr.
Occidental College is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees
or applicants because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin,
age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, mental or
physical disability, medical condition, citizenship, or any other
characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.
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