Assistant Dean of Students for Mentorship Programs and Identity Development

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 Dean of Students for Mentorship Programs and Identity Development Job Details and Requirement: COMPENSATION RANGE: $74,000 - $76,000 BASIC FUNCTION Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students for Diversity & Inclusion and Director of the CARE Center, the Assistant Dean will: Support and serve as resource expert for underrepresented populations of students, with an emphasis on work with Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) student community through programs, coaching and advising, assisting with organizational management, and serving as the primary Dean of Students office liaison. Develop models and frameworks for student mentorship experiences including providing expertise, training, and assistance to the existing (e.g. Asian Pacific American Mentors, 1Gen (First-Generation Mentors) and growing population of student mentorship organizations, as well as all students desiring to acquire coaching and mentoring skills. Assist with Claremont McKenna College’s diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism work including supporting initiatives and programs such as The Open Academy, The Presidential Initiative on Anti-Racism and the Black Experience in America, and the CARE Center. Work collaboratively with other Dean of Students professionals, Title IX & Civil Rights, CMS Athletics, Faculty and Research Institutes, and peer professionals across the other Claremont Colleges. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and deliver training programs for students in leadership roles in peer mentorship organizations, and other students interested in developing mentorship/coaching skills. Training programs/topics include recruitment and selection of peer mentors, training peer mentors, basic and advanced mentorship skills, mentorship models, organizational management for mentorship groups. Provide ongoing coaching and support for student leaders of peer mentorship organizations Serve as primary staff resource for student mentorship organizations and assist them with ongoing program effectiveness. Assist students with planning and implementing programs and events such as mentor training/retreat and mentor/mentee retreats; developing curricula, agendas, attending and facilitating, assisting with logistics as needed. Serve as a primary resource and support person for the Asian Pacific Islander Desi- American (APIDA) student community. Assess needs and desired outcomes relating to well-being and student success in collaboration with APIDA identifying students and College staff / faculty Raise awareness among campus stakeholders about the unique aspects of APIDA identity as related to the college student experience. Assist students with the development of short and long-term goals for student organizations that support APIDA students. Liaise with campus administrators from various offices and departments at CMC and the Claremont Colleges consortium to support the success of APIDA students. Partner programmatically with Pomona College’s Asian American Resource Center (AARC) and Pitzer College’s Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS) and Intercollegiate Department of Asian American Studies at The Claremont Colleges (IDAAS). Serve on CMC and consortium committees including, but not limited to: CMC Staff Diversity Committee, 7C Asian American Advisory Board, and 7C Inclusive Excellence Committee. Develop relationships and collaborate with critical partners at CMC and across the Claremont Colleges including but not limited to: Soll Center, Admissions and Financial Aid, Dean of Faculty, The Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA), Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA), Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services, McAlister Center for Religious Activities, the Queer Resource Center (QRC), EmPOWER Center, and other resource groups; Represent the specific interests of Claremont McKenna College students and supplement consortium programs with CMC-specific programs. Assist with residential education program development related to anti-racism, intersectionality, intergroup dialogue skills, and effective dialogue related to viewpoint diversity. Work closely with the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion and Director of CARE Center to support the major Claremont College initiatives: The Open Academy, and The Presidential Initiative on Anti-Racism and the Black Experience in America. Guide and advise students in designing programs that create a sense of belonging and offer opportunities for personal growth and identity development. Partner with the AVP for Dialogue and Diversity and the Associate Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion and Director of CARE Center in providing and implementing leadership development trainings and programs for cultural affinity groups and Associate Students of Claremont McKenna College (ASCMC) diversity and inclusion committee. Provide general support, advocacy, and referrals for individual students to campus resources. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Dean of Student Office to meet and support the diverse needs of the student body. Collaborate with Associate Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion and Director of CARE Center to provide programmatic engagement and student development data for assessment and institutional reporting. Stay abreast of national trends, best practices, and literature related to diversity, equity, inclusion, constructive dialogue, identity development, and student success. Assist with Dean of Students Office special projects on and as needed basis. 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: Education: Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related social/behavioral science field, or related field required. Experience: Minimum of 3- 5 years of experience, preferably working in a college environment. Previous experience and expertise in issues and history related to APIDA identifying students, student development work, diversity and equity, mentorship and coaching, campus programming, student organization advising preferred. A commitment to promoting a proactive and interactive approach to overall student success in the college setting. Familiarity with social media platforms and web content development. 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 they will perform the essential functions. A successful candidate for this role should: Be knowledgeable and have familiarity within academic environments at highly competitive, liberal arts college and understand the needs of special populations. Be knowledgeable and have familiarity with NASPA/ACPA Professional Competencies for Advising and Support, Student Learning and Development, Social Justice and Inclusion. Knowledgeable in theory and techniques for advising and supporting others from various cultures and identities. Ability to help others set goals and achieve them; to evaluate what students need to succeed. Disposition to support others, foster trust, and respect the identities, views, and choices of others. Knowledgeable in student development theories and models that facilitate holistic development. Ability to articulate how theoretical constructs influence development; recognize how one's own development can bias one's perspective. Disposition to think abstractly about lived experience; to reflect on one's identity, learning, and practice; Knowledgeable and skilled in working with various student related issues and contexts related to Asian Pacific Desi American students. Skilled in having superior interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport, collaboration skills, familiarity with the principles and limitations of confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate tact and exercise a high level of discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. Ability to remain self-motivated and comfortable working with minimal direction. Individual must have proven ability to prioritize concerns, and respond accordingly using sound judgement. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, and must be able to receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism. Must display a positive attitude. Ability to operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint) and any associated professional and/ or department specific software; experience with Maxient and Google platforms highly preferred. Knowledgeable and have familiarity with assessment and statistical analyses of quantitative and qualitative data preferred. Licenses: A valid driver’s license or equivalent means of reliable 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. GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. Hours: The regular hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required. Travel may be required. Regular hours may vary and exceed 40 hours per week due to needs of the College or division. A willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to be available for emergency consultation and planned programming during off hours. On-Site: During the academic year. Remote: Three days remote, two days on-site during the summer. Classification and Status: This is a full-time, 12-month year-round, exempt level, benefits-eligible position. Supervisory Responsibility – AB1825: No Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes Reports To: Dean of Students Mandatory Reporter: Yes The person holding this position is considered a mandated reported under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Claremont McKenna College policies, procedures. Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act Yes A CSA is a key partner in helping the College comply with the requirements of the federal Clery Act, the goal of which is to provide information about safety and crimes on campus. Because crimes are often reported to employees who are not law enforcement or campus safety officers, the Clery Act obligates the College to identify who on our campus is likely to receive such reports and inform them of this role and responsibility and train them on what to do with that information. As a result of this designation, upon hire, and periodically thereafter, you are required to take the Clery Act training course. Such online course will be assigned to you and will need to be completed within the first six months of your employment. IPEDS Category Job Code: 25-9000 Education, Training and Library Occupations CUPA Code: 412130 Student Success Professional Physical Requirements: Light (up to 20 lbs.) GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. 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 description on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity. 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 hr@cmc.edu for assistance. Welcome to Claremont McKenna College. Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a highly selective, independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate liberal arts college. Established in 1946, CMC is a member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven independent institutions in Claremont, CA. Before you apply for a position, there are a few things you should know. New employees must provide documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of reference and background checking process. 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. Depending on job responsibilities, satisfactory completion of a functional physical capacity test may be required. Staff Employment Opportunities Staff employment opportunities are announced as they become available. Positions remain posted for a minimum of five business days from the original posting date. A link to staff employment opportunities can be found here. 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. 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 hr@claremontmckenna.edu for assistance. Statistics Regarding Crime on Campus All colleges and universities receiving federal funds are required to publish a summary of their crime prevention strategies, fire safety, crime reporting policies, and other important matters related to safety and security on campus. This information is contained in CMC’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, which also contains information about certain crime statistics for the three previous calendar years for incidents occurring on campus, in certain off-campus buildings, in property owned or controlled by CMC, or on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus Criminal activities unfortunately do occur at CMC and The Claremont Colleges, so we hope you will take a moment to familiarize yourself with this important information. This year’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available at the following website: www.cmc.edu/clery-report If you have trouble with the online version or would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, please contact CMC’s Human Resource Department at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu.

Salary : $74,000 - $76,000