Associate Director, Public Policy

Job Posting Location :

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title :

Associate Director, Public Policy

Job Description :

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE :

Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

JOB PURPOSE :

The Associate Director Public Policy collaborates with the PPA Program Coordinator (Coordinator) in managing the College's interdisciplinary undergraduate PPA program. This position works closely with the Coordinator to plan and implement the curriculum, by providing input on syllabi, participating in selected class sessions, and consulting with students on class assignments and research projects. This position identifies, develops, and places students in diverse internships in public affairs for undergraduate majors. The Associate Director networks with organizations on and off-campus. The Associate Director provides on-going consultation and conversation with majors and potential majors about course selection, as well as study abroad program alignment with the PPA major. The Associate Director is responsible for hiring, processing personnel paperwork for, and directly supervising one or more student employees in the Public Policy Analysis department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Reporting directly to the PPA Program Coordinator, the Associate Director Public Policy works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities :

• Hire, process personnel paperwork for, and directly supervise one or more student employees in the Public Policy Analysis department. Must complete the bi-annual AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training as required by the State of California.
• Manage the program budget for the office.
• Maintain communication among the student majors and faculty liaisons from 11 academic departments and interdisciplinary programs.
• Assist in writing and maintaining the program's web page.
• Draft annual reports and other reports on the Program's activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, students and alumni to collaborate in the ongoing development of the PPA program.
• Coordinate special projects / tasks / duties and provide assistance as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS :

This position requires knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below.

Deploy professional skills in public affairs, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College's strategic interests.

Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, customer service and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of student employees. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of projects / tasks / duties / assignments.

Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and associated professional software. Use assigned technology / devices / equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.

Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Prioritize and perform multiple projects / tasks, meet deadlines / timelines, respond to others in a timely manner, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College with a high standard of integrity and ethics, in support of the College's strategic vision and the division's / department's annual goals.

Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.

REQUIRED HOURS :

The regular hours for this mid-August to mid-June part-time position are Monday - Friday and to be arranged with the PPA Program Coordinator. 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.

ANNUAL SALARY :

The annual salary for this role is between $82,900 and $87,600 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to : education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles.

ADA / OSHA :

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects 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 I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Salary : $82,900 - $87,600