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Human Resources at MSJC

Mission Statement

It is the mission of Human Resources department to advance the overall mission of the District through the acquisition, retention, and support of an excellent faculty and staff.  The Human Resources Services achieves its mission by recruiting, employing, retaining, and developing faculty and staff and by maximizing excellent employee relations and excellent personal and group performance through internal consulting, problem resolution, and the provision of efficient, cost-effective, customer-responsive Human Resources department.

 

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Who We Are:

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District's Student Equity Pledge, "our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences -- emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.

Who We Want:

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College's Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.

Mission: "Mt. San Jacinto College offers quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational programs and services to students aspiring to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals.  We provide students with a safe environment in which to pursue basic skills, career and general education pathways. Our programs lead to transfer, associate degrees and certificates, which meet workforce development needs in our diverse communities. Our commitment to learning and achievement empowers students to enrich our communities and participate meaningfully in today's complex world."

Vision: Transforming Learners. Transforming Communities. Transforming Lives.

Values Statement: We are students, employees and a community. We believe that the act of teaching and learning is vital to a thriving community that enriches and, at times, saves lives. We commit to opportunities that inspire the following values in ourselves:

Excellence:  We challenge students by setting high standards for learning and critical thinking, which we model with action.

Collaboration:  We believe the best results are achieved through communication and participation among students, employees, industry and the community we serve.

Relationship:  We nurture a community built on positive interactions and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.

Innovation: We cultivate a creative environment that promotes the development of new ideas for continuous quality improvement.

Relevance: We create educational experiences that have meaningful applications in a local and global context, today and tomorrow.

Access: We ensure equitable rights of all students by removing barriers to a quality education and promoting a network of support that improves learning opportunities.

Leadership: We empower people throughout the community to support and facilitate positive change.

Diversity: We respect and embrace the power of sharing our differences in thought, opinion, culture and background to optimize our collective strength.

Integrity: We believe in being true to our core values by consistently demonstrating our character and an institutional commitment to do the right thing.

The Community:

The area provides a diverse geography that includes recreational lakes, mountains, desert and wide-open spaces.  MSJC is located about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs.  There is freeway access to ocean beaches, skiing and cultural offerings in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. Weekend recreational opportunities are a few hours away in Las Vegas, Arizona and nearby mountain resorts.  Local theater productions and art galleries provide year-round entertainment, including the famous Ramona Festival and Pageant.

The district offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.

Key benefits include:

  • Health & Insurance Benefits: The district provides contributions towards medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees.

  • Leave Benefits: Employees are provided with vacation and sick leave. Additionally, 17 paid holidays are offered each academic year to classified, confidential/supervisory, and administrative staff.

  • Salary Advancement: Programs for salary advancement are available for classified, confidential/supervisory, and faculty positions, providing opportunities for career growth.

  • Retirement Plans: The district participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). Employees also have access to tax-sheltered annuity options such as 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.

For a complete overview of our district benefit options, please visit: Employee Benefits | Mt. San Jacinto College (msjc.edu)

  1. Applications must be submitted through our online job board; creating a profile is required

  2. Before scanning attachments, redact or remove sensitive, confidential information, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g. date of birth, social security number, address, personal photographs, identifiers of protected characteristics, etc.) from your application, cover letter, CV/resume and/or transcripts

  3. Please attach the following:
    • a current resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
    • transcripts of ALL undergraduate and graduate college-level coursework
    • certification, training, vocational, or related program(s), if applicable
    • three (3) letters of recommendation OR provide a list of professional references (include current and previous supervisors)
       

  4. MSJC application must include details regarding how you satisfy the job requirements; including a statement of your philosophy regarding education and how you meet the qualifications (thoroughly answering supplemental questions "Personal Qualifications Statement" and “Diversity Statement” on the MSJC application is acceptable, or a separate document may be included in your submission)

For more information how to apply for jobs using the Career Page/School Jobs website, please review the Online Employment Application Guide

  1. Complete all fields/sections of the application. Do not type “see resume” or leave any fields blank. Applicants must enter their work experience, education, etc., on the District application.  Applications reflecting “see resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for recruitment.

  2. Redact or remove sensitive, confidential information, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g. date of birth, social security number, address, personal photographs, identifiers of protected characteristics, etc.) from your application, cover letter, CV/resume and/or transcripts.

  3. Upload all required documents to your application. It is important to read all the instructions on the “Application Procedures” tab to carefully ensure that you submit all the attachments required for each position.  The attachment requirements may vary depending upon the position type.  If any of the required documents are missing at the time your application is submitted, your application will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered for recruitment.  If you receive notice that your application was marked as incomplete, you are welcome to reapply as long as the position is still open.  We do not accept documents submitted separate from the NEOED online application system.

  4. Upload transcripts with degrees posted. If transcripts are required for the position, you can upload either unofficial or official transcripts, however the earned degree(s), with conferral date, must be posted on the transcript to be considered complete.  Transcripts must include required authenticating factors: college/university seal or watermark, registrar signature, print or issue date, name of student, list of all coursework, degree conferral date, and degree major.  Successful candidates must provide official, unopened transcripts prior to employment commencement.

  5. Faculty Positions Only - Applicants must submit academic transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Degrees must be conferred by the application deadline, with the conferral date clearly listed on the transcript from an accredited institution. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable initially, but successful candidates must provide official, unopened transcripts before employment commences. For transcripts issued outside the U.S., an official U.S. clearing house evaluation report with translation is required; please refer to the Foreign Transcript Tips for more information.

NOTE: The minimum qualifications for faculty and administrators at California Community Colleges are set by the Chancellor's Office. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications to teach in a desired discipline (or may not yet have a conferred degree) but feel that they possess the equivalent of qualifications, may apply for Academic Equivalency. Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide clear and conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications. To apply under Academic Equivalency, please complete and attach the MSJC Petition for Equivalence form to your application.

DOJ Livescan & TB Test:

As a condition of employment candidates will be required to complete a live scan for fingerprint clearance and a Tuberculosis (TB) test/Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form developed by the State Department of Public Health.  Candidates must have an insurable driver's record.  

Official Transcripts:

If hired, (applicable to the position), the successful candidates must provide official, unopened transcripts prior to employment commencement.

Residency Requirement:

Mt San Jacinto Community College District Board Policy 7820 requires all administrators, full-time and part-time faculty, and classified staff including temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two hundred (200) road miles from the employee's regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high-quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.  The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the two-hundred (200) mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve (12) consecutive months.

Fair Chance Act:

Mt. San Jacinto Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Mt. San Jacinto Community College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage. 

General:

Applicants who need assistance in the application and/or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

The Board assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DISTRICT

Equal Opportunity Employer
Employer Website: www.msjc.edu

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (951) 487-3161.   For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

E-Verify Disclosure:

MSJC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please access the links from the drop-down menu at the top left of the job board web page for further details regarding the E-Verify program.

 

Working at MSJC

When you join the team at MSJC, you will be a part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that is committed to educational equity for our students. This rich work environment requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

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