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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:

Director of the Robert Day Scholars Program

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Claremont McKenna College seeks a dynamic, innovative Director to oversee the coordination and programming of CMC’s Robert Day Scholars Program (RDS), which is housed in the Soll Center for Student Opportunity. This academic and co-curricular program was established in 2007 and provides the setting for aspiring leaders from across the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges to focus their undergraduate and graduate studies on economics, accounting, and finance in a liberal arts setting. Curricular options include BA Scholars and BAMA Scholars (an accelerated option for CMC students to complete the Master’s degree in finance concurrently with earning one’s undergraduate degree). There is also a small, stand-alone MA program that allows students at the Claremont Colleges and select partnering institutions to complete a Master’s degree in finance in one year.

BA and BAMA Scholars are selected into this program as sophomores and gain access to extensive co-curricular programming and generous experiential funding to reinforce the program’s rigorous academic requirements. Working in conjunction with faculty and staff advisors and colleagues in Admission, Advancement, and Student Affairs, the Director reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Opportunities and runs the day-to-day operations for the Robert Day Scholars Program. The Director’s goal, in alignment with the mission of Claremont McKenna College, is to prepare the Robert Day Scholars for leadership roles in a variety of industries, including financial services, consulting, technology, and not-for-profit organizations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Enrollment

• Create and execute an enrollment plan for the undergraduate and graduate Robert Day Scholars Program:
• Devise admission standards and selection procedures, with an emphasis on applicants’ leadership, ethics, and judgement
• Deliver a high-quality applicant pool, for each cohort
• Select outstanding undergraduate and graduate Scholar cohorts annually
• Create and execute a marketing plan for the undergraduate and graduate Robert Day Scholars Program
• Create, update, and maintain all marketing materials, including the website, for the program
• Coordinate marketing efforts with the Office of Admission and the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing teams

Financial Aid

• Assist in maintaining budgetary control of all financial aid funds allocated to Robert Day Scholars
• Act as a liaison between the Scholars Program and all offices of financial aid at the Claremont Colleges
• Create and oversee the approval process for Scholars seeking to utilize their scholarship awards toward experiential learning, internships, events, and other activities.

Coordination and Programming

• Create and oversee a leadership program that supports the personal and professional development of the Scholars
• Create, coordinate, and oversee FIN 300 (Seminar in Finance and Accounting Practices) programming for the BAMA and MA Scholars
• Create, coordinate, and oversee all FIN 301(a) and (b) (Leadership Development in Finance and Accounting) programming for the BAMA and MA Scholars
• Develop and utilize relationships with relevant constituencies, including faculty, research institutes, staff, parents, and alumni to deliver leadership programming
• Prepare and monitor the program’s budgets
• Oversee the coordination, timing, content, and nomination process for the Board of Associates, including biannual meetings and ongoing programming
• Plan and execute the annual Recognition Dinner for stakeholders, alumni, and Scholars
• Prepare the annual stewardship report for the donor’s family

The Robert Day Scholars Program is a dynamic program requiring responsivity to donor and market demands. Accordingly, the Director may be called on by the Assistant Vice President to work on strategic projects related to the Scholars Program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 5 years of experience in admission, cohort-building, career services, or some combination along with demonstrated ability to execute a vision and efficiently run student-focused programming is required.

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.

• Experience in managing a high performing team
• Experience in effective program management and event management
• Experience in stakeholder management
• Knowledge of coaching post-secondary students in professional career development
• Experience in building and maintaining external relations
• Demonstrated effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of stakeholders (students, alumni, parents, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders)
• Ability to interpret academic and administrative policy
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities
• Ability to oversee multi-layered tasks and manage competing deadlines through strong organizational skills
• Ability to interface with the larger CMC community and to promote the scholar communities and communicate a vision for the program
• Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate admission and enrollment cycles and programming
• Knowledge of best practices regarding experiential learning and internships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint) and associated professional software  

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Travel will be required (15-20%). Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a full-time, 12-month year-round, exempt level, benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor – AB1825: Yes

Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes

Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes

Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes

                                                           

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light (up to 20 lbs.)      

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Associate Director of the Robert Day Scholars Program, Coordinator of Scholar Community Programming for the Robert Day Scholars Program, Administrative Assistant

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $95,000 - $100,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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. 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 the 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 the 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.

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 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 [email protected] for assistance.