Job Description

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 Job Posting Title: Assistant Director, Mgrublian Center for Human Rights Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights assists the Director of the Center in the development and implementation of the strategic plan, annual programs, fund raising, and supervision of a full and/or part-time administrative assistant, students, fellows, and visiting scholars who are compensated and/or in-residence at the Center. The Assistant Director performs a wide range of managerial and administrative functions. This position represents the Center at the College, in interactions with the Centers advisory board, at campus programs and offsite at professional meetings. The Assistant Director manages 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 Mgrublian Center for Human Rights, the Assistant Director works independently to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise support staff at the Center including one full-time administrative assistant, research fellows, student volunteers and student employees. For the fellows, this involves development of research objectives, and review of research analysis in consultation with the Director. For the students, this involves mentoring undergraduate research assistants representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions and managing and evaluating their work. For the administrative assistant, this involves assigning tasks, on the spot training and providing regular feedback.
• Act as a deputy to the Director, aiding the Director at the Centers biannual board meetings and facilitating programmatic and fundraising work. At times this will also include interfacing with the public at events, maintaining relationships with prospective donors and existing benefactors.
• Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan and make recommendations for changes to the plan as needed.
• Maintain communications with current and prospective board members. Through research and data analysis, identify new members in consultation with the Director and various related CMC offices (Advancement, Alumni & Parent Engagement, etc.) and aid in the vetting and nomination process. In consultation with the Director, develop the agenda and supervise the collation and distribution of meeting materials for board meetings.
• Assist with fundraising by providing research and analysis to the Director about grant opportunities and other potential sources of funding for the Center.
• Assist the Director to manage key programs of the Center such as the internships, which entails establishing partnerships and negotiating contracts with leading human rights organizations (including securing MOUs with partners), soliciting and reviewing applications, interviewing students, and assisting with their placement at appropriate NGOS and other agencies. Approve student budgets and administer stipend and travel payments. Working with the Director and Center faculty affiliates, correspond with students and internship managers and support the students reintegration on campus.
• Assist in the implementation of new programs such as film festivals, conferences, lecture series, academic travel, partnerships with human rights organizations, collaborations with other campus centers and institutes, student research projects, task forces and invitational scholars.
• With Director and Associate Dean of the Faculty for Research, meet annually with the CMC Treasurers Office to project upcoming fiscal year budgets and regularly advise the Director about the annual budget and make recommendations for allocations.
• Liaise with faculty teaching in the human rights sequence, and advise students about satisfying requirements for the sequence.
• Maintain all financial records for the Center including tracking purchases, accounts payable, travel expenses and payroll for student assistants. Prepare budget forecasts for approval and prepare final budget reports for the Director and Advisory Board.
• Prepare annual reports, donor (stewardship) updates and other communications as requested by CMC Office of Strategic Communications & Marketing.
• Supervise staff (including students) to ensure the Centers website is current and disseminate publicity materials, brochures, newsletters and other related documents.
• Manage logistics of student research and other special projects and initiatives including the Amnesty Chapter, Center Task Forces and human rights legal assistants.
• Exercise judgment in frequent independent decisions regarding requests for information from the general public, press, students, faculty and staff. Handle sensitive and confidential materials with discretion.
• In consultation with the Director, oversee administrative operations of the Center. Set priorities and determine procedures for own workload. Delegate tasks to students and administrative assistants where appropriate.
• Manage the Centers library space and digital and print resources. Edit scholarly documents on behalf of the Center and help prepare such materials for publication.
• Consult with the College Office of Institutional Philanthropy and Sponsored Research to identify potential grant opportunities and assist with drafting and submitting applications for foundational funding.

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:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLLS

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Masters degree is preferred and highly desirable. ABD or postgraduates are encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE: Three to four years of related experience in the fields of human rights, Holocaust and genocide studies and program administration, preferably at an institution of higher learning or research institute. International experience preferred. Two to three years supervisory 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.

• Must have exceptional organizational ability.
• Must have exceptional supervisory ability.
• Must be able to work independently, manage own schedule, and meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent writing, communication, research, technical, and problem solving skills.
• Must have a strong background in managing a budget and overseeing financial matters related to Center operations.
• Must be proficient in the following applications/abilities: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Publishing suite, WordPress web design, Localist, and Workday.
• Requires high level of commitment and experience.
• Must have a genuine commitment to continual learning and creative problem solving.
• Knowledge of major trends and developments in the field of human rights is preferred.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the College is preferred.

OTHER

HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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 drivers license or equivalent alternate form of transportation to off-site meetings and events is required. A valid drivers license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the Colleges authorized drivers policy.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time, 12-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: The anticipated salary range is $70,000 - $78,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Administrative assistant(s) and student assistants.

REPORTS TO: Director of the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights.

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.

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. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may 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 individuals 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 CMCs 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. Claremont McKenna College

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