Assistant Director, Mgrublian Center for Human Rights

Job Type: Full time

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 Center’s 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 Center’s 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 Treasurer’s 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 Center’s 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 Center’s 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: Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master’s 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 driver’s license or equivalent alternate form of 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.

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
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.