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User Services Specialist
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Los Angeles
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| Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Collections, Systems and Services, the User Services Specialist provides public services to library patrons, both in-person at the central Information Desk, and virtually. Supervises the second shift at the Information Desk during semesters. Supervises student assistants and engages in their recruitment, training, retention, and evaluation. Assists with the Library’s tech lending program and managing the day-to-day operations of the Critical Making Studio. Supports with operating and managing the Academic Commons building and facilities and engages in renovation and improvement projects. Engages in a range of resource-sharing, communications, and assessment activities. |
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Research Assistant
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Biology Department Manager, this is a temporary one year full time Research Assistant position in the Marine Ecology Research Lab at Occidental College. Directly supported by an NSF grant aimed at determining the impacts of abiotic and biotic stressors on sponge bioerosion, research tasks include the evaluation of sponge bioerosion rates, experimental manipulation of oysters and sponges, data analysis (statistical analysis), and the composition of scientific reports. |
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Assistant Coach, Swimming & Diving
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Head Coach, this role is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the program, to include, but not limited to; on-court/field coaching in practices/matches/games/competitions, conditioning, contest preparation, scouting, practice planning and execution, supervision of team travel, and monitoring the personal, academic and athletic development of student athletes in their program. A key area of responsibility is to assist in the implementation of the program's recruiting plan to attract student-athletes with strong character and an academic profile that aligns with the mission of Occidental College and Occidental Athletics. |
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Academic Advisor
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Director, the Academic Advisor’s core focus is to help increase the number of low-income, first-generation students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education, to build persistence in college, and to prepare them for life-long learning. Academic advisors are part of a strong college, academic, and financial counseling team for students and parents. Academic advisors organize college visits and deliver workshops on financial aid, college applications, and peer mentoring activities for students and parents. Central to this role is supporting student outcomes by developing plans to ensure that each student meets college and career-ready benchmarks. The Academic Advisor has to work with the rest of their team and use all available resources to meet grant goals and each student’s academic and longitudinal objectives. |
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Project Coordinator
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Los Angeles
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| Under the direction of the Program Director, the Project Coordinator supports department staff and project partners to implement the Farm to Classroom project over the course of the grant period. Support UEPI staff as well as partner organizations to streamline Farm to Classroom activities including produce purchasing and accessing relevant educational materials. Maintain all project communications including websites and social media. |
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Assistant Director
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Executive Director, the Assistant Director supports the overall mission of the College and its community-engaged principles of social justice, reciprocity, power sharing, and reflexive and ongoing learning. This role is responsible for supporting students in developing the skills and experience necessary to be community engaged learners, peer mentors, and scholars. Student staff work in and with the CCBL, with faculty teaching CBLR courses and conducting CBR, and with community partners off campus. |
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Associate HR Director for Benefits
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer, the Associate HR Director for Benefits is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the College’s employee benefits, retirement, leave of absence and workers’ compensation programs, inclusive of faculty retirement incentive plans, international faculty visa and right to work in the US programs, and various tuition assistance programs. Presents benefits analysis to a variety of constituencies. Serves as a member of the College’s TIAA/CREF Investment Committee. Ensures compliance with local, State and Federal statutory regulations. |
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Administrative Assistant
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Administrative Assistant serves as the initial point of contact for all students, parents, and visitors to the Office of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Administrative Assistant welcomes and acknowledges all visitors by anticipating and addressing their needs. They will answer and field incoming phone calls and emails using appropriate etiquette and projecting a positive attitude. As a member of the Financial Aid team, the Financial Aid Administrative Assistant will share the responsibilities to: update departmental calendars; prepare public spaces for visitors; utilize the software program PowerFAIDS for data; provide clerical support, including data entry, opening mail and preparing mass electronic and print mailings. |
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Talent Acquisition Specialist & Recruiter
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Los Angeles
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| Do you have what it takes to be a successful Talent Acquisition Specialist for Occidental College? We are looking for a skilled and creative recruitment professional to join our human resources team and help us find talented people to fill a variety of job openings. The ideal candidate will have experience in talent acquisition and human resources, bringing deep knowledge in developing recruitment strategies to effectively market our employment opportunities and source talented candidates with the right skills, knowledge and experience. If you are that professional who has a passion for collaboration; advising and partnering with hiring managers, search and interview teams to assess and identify candidates who we believe can best contribute to the mission, values and vision of Occidental College, then let us know by applying today. Together, let’s discover if you will be our next best and brightest Talent Acquisition Specialist. |
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Prevention Education and Program Manager
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Los Angeles
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| Under the direction of Project SAFE Director and Survivor Advocate, the Project SAFE Prevention Education and Program Manager is responsible for managing prevention, education, and awareness-raising activities on Occidental’s campus related to sexual and interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation. Responsibilities include supervising student Programming Assistants (Peer Advocates) to meet program objectives, facilitate student group training, and enhance student learning goals. |
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Research Scientist
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Los Angeles
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| Occidental College and a leading mineral exploration company have formed an alliance to develop a borehole muon detector designed to detect subsurface mineral deposits. Occidental seeks to hire a Research Scientist to work on campus to develop, test and then deploy the first version of this detector. |
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Director, Prospect Development & Research
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Hybrid
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| Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Services and in partnership with Senior Leadership – including Individual Giving, Principal Gifts, and the Manager, Salesforce Administration and Business Intelligence – the Director of Prospect Development & Research oversees the identification, research, and analysis of potential donors, developing comprehensive strategies for managing donor relationships. By ensuring the effective use of data analytics, the Director informs and enhances fundraising strategies, contributing to pipeline development across all areas. Leading a dedicated team of two full-time staff, this role ensures the creation of robust gift officer portfolios aligned with institutional priorities and adapts to emerging priorities mid-cycle. Oversees the development of event and travel briefings for Senior Leadership and the President, conducting due diligence research for major and principal donors, and establishing institutional policies and database practices. Through these efforts, the Director transforms data into actionable insights, maximizing operational effectiveness and driving the institution’s philanthropic success. |
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Associate Controller
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Los Angeles
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| The Associate Controller reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for the oversight of the College’s accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger accounting, cash management, investment accounting, and financial reporting. The Associate Controller provides and supports best practices in higher education accounting, including internal controls, accounting policies and procedures, and stakeholder training. |
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Coordinator, Department Services
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Director of Academic Support Services, Department Services Coordinators provide a wide range of administrative, operational and supervisory support to the academic departments to enhance the teaching, academic, and professional work of all department professors, and to enhance the learning environment for students. In consideration of the various academic departments and applicable administrative needs, all or any combination of the following key functions, responsibilities and tasks are assigned with variable percentages of time required in the performance. |
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Faculty Services Assistant
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Senior Department Services Coordinator, the Faculty Services Assistant provides a wide range of administrative and programmatic support to faculty in the assigned academic departments. The position supports the teaching, academic, and professional work of department professors and enhances the learning environment for students. Also receives direction from department chairs, faculty, and the Office of the Dean of the College, particularly the Director of Academic Support Services. |
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Associate Director of Campus Safety
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Director of Campus Safety, this position is responsible for management of all aspects of safety and security at Occidental College. Safety and Security operations include responding to criminal, emergency medical, hazardous, and potentially violent incidents. Works in collaboration with the Campus Deans and Directors and other administrative staff to ensure that situations are appropriately addressed and expectations of security and personal safety are achieved. Duties include planning, supervising, and coordinating security operations on a 24-hour basis; investigating and reporting on all security issues to the Director of Campus Safety; leading and participating in the provision of security services such as supervising, monitoring, training and assessing the performance of campus safety staff. Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over 12-14 staff employees. |
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Staff Psychologist and Training Coordinator
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Los Angeles
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| Occidental College is looking for a licensed psychologist with training and experience working with young adult populations. The Staff Psychologist and Training Coordinator provides direct counseling and psychotherapeutic services to undergraduate students. The Staff Psychologist and Training Coordinator will additionally serve to oversee and supervise the current limited post-doctoral training program in conjunction with the Department of Disability Services. In addition to the post-doctoral program, the Staff Psychologist and Training Coordinator will work in conjunction with the Director of Counseling to create and implement a Master’s level practicum program within the Emmons Wellness Center. The Staff Psychologist and Training Coordinator will serve as the second in charge of the Counseling Center Services. The position is 12 months in length. The Staff Psychologist and Training Coordinator reports to the Director of Counseling Services. |
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Coordinator, Department Services
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Director of Academic Support Services, Department Services Coordinators provide a wide range of administrative, operational and supervisory support to the academic departments to enhance the teaching, academic, and professional work of all department professors, and to enhance the learning environment for students. In consideration of the various academic departments and applicable administrative needs, all or any combination of the following key functions, responsibilities and tasks are assigned with variable percentages of time required in the performance. |
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Coordinator, Senior Department Services
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Director of Academic Support Services, Department Services Coordinators provide a wide range of administrative, operational and supervisory support to the academic departments to enhance the teaching, academic, and professional work of all department professors, and to enhance the learning environment for students. In consideration of the various academic departments and applicable administrative needs, all or any combination of the following key functions, responsibilities and tasks are assigned with variable percentages of time required in the performance. |
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Coordinator, Admissions Operations
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Los Angeles
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| Reporting to the Enrollment Operations & Systems Manager, the Admissions Operations Coordinator has two primary functions, serving as an initial point of contact for campus visitors and providing operational support for the processing of applications. The Coordinator welcomes visitors, fields incoming telephone calls and emails, updates departmental calendars, prepares public spaces for visitors, accesses Slate CRM for all admission data, supports the execution and check-in for campus events, and provides a variety of clerical support as needed. Additionally, the Coordinator manages event requests, and work orders needed for the facility maintenance. |
