Employment

Employment at Pacifica Graduate Institute

Pacifica Graduate Institute is a WASC accredited graduate school offering a variety of masters and doctoral degree programs framed in the traditions of depth psychology. The Institute has established an educational environment that nourishes respect for cultural diversity and individual differences, and an academic community that fosters a spirit of free and open inquiry. Areas of study include Clinical Psychology, Eco and Liberation Psychology, Depth Psychology, Mythology, and some encompass hybrid/distance learning options. Students have access to an impressive array of educational resources on Pacifica’s two campuses, both of which are located between the coastal foothills and the Pacific Ocean, a few miles south of Santa Barbara, California.

Adjunct Faculty Positions
Core Faculty Positions
Staff Positions

Adjunct Faculty Positions

Pacifica Graduate Institute welcomes Adjunct Faculty applications for each of these graduate programs:

Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Depth Psychology
Depth Psychotherapy

Appointment by quarters and by academic years vary by program. Qualifications reflect the course content, delivery method, and any applicable licensing standards.

For more information please contact the Department Chair of the department in which you are interested.

Core Faculty Positions

Core Faculty Job Description Counseling Psychology Department 2023-2024

The Counseling Psychology Department at Pacifica Graduate Institute is comprised of two depth psychologically focused graduate degree programs, an MA and a PsyD, centered on the preparation of students for licensure as an LMFT and/or LPCC (MA program) or as a Psychologist (PsyD program). The department values a collegial and interpersonal approach to teaching and learning, with a focus on pursuit of licensure and students’ professionalization, where faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively to support student success.

The candidate for a core faculty role will be a fully licensed clinician with a passion for teaching, student support, and participating in collaborative departmental and institutional pedagogical work from a depth psychological lens.

The department is currently recruiting for three core faculty roles, at least one of which will be focused at the doctoral level PsyD program. The hiring committee will begin its candidate reviews in mid-April. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation electronically to hr@pacifica.edu.

$80,000 – $85,000 salary commensurate with experience.

Academic Year: 2023-2024

Job Title: Core Faculty

Department: Counseling Psychology

Supervisor: Department Chair(s)

Status: regular, full-time, exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

Attend all departmental meetings, including:
- Quarterly Faculty & Staff Council Meetings
- Quarterly Department Management Council Meetings
- Department Trainings, Gatherings, and Retreats
Attend all departmental student events, including:
- Student Orientations in Fall Quarter, and as directed in other quarters
- Closing Dinners for all cohorts
- Summer Barbeque events for all cohorts
- Thesis Presentation Day
- Dissertation defenses for committees on which core faculty member serves.
Contribute to departmental planning and evaluation activities, including curriculum review, faculty search, program evaluation processes, creation and revision of departmental documents.
Faculty must be able to come to campus for academic sessions, community events, and faculty related meetings.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

Attend Commencement ceremonies
Attend institutional events and gatherings as directed
Participate in institutional faculty governance and committee work as directed

TEACHING

Teach the equivalent of 18 units per year in the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs (unit release may be accounted for in addendum contracts).
Support departmental development of curriculum and pedagogy in the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs.
Provide substantive feedback on student papers, providing written feedback throughout the paper and at its end, including a written assessment and justification of the final grade. If a TA is utilized, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to review the TA’s work and ensure that they support comments and final grade.
Prepare and submit all course materials in established timeframe, including course syllabi, reading list (with clarity on sources and editions), online content creation/review, and back-up plans for coursework to fulfill emergency planning needs.
Incorporate cross-cultural perspectives and address relevant issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the treatment of course subject matter.

ADMISSIONS ACTIVITIES

Participate in 2 program breakout information sessions for the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs at Pacifica Experience Days each year.
Participate in 3 months of admissions file review for the Counseling Department each year.
Participate in 4 scheduled Interview Days for the Counseling Department each year.
Support departmental admissions processes and developments.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Respond to all student inquiries within 72 hours, per the Student and Faculty Handbooks
Be available for student meetings during all academic sessions.
Post office hours which are the equivalent of one day per week, during which time students may meet in person or electronically.
Serve as faculty mentor to students as assigned by Department Chair. Reach out to advisees and proactively assist them in completing the program in a quality way, making certain that they understand PGI policies and abide by them.

STUDENT REVIEW & EXAMINATIONS

Administer 10 Oral Examinations for the MA Counseling Psychology Program OR 10 Comprehensive Examinations for the PsyD Counseling Psychology Program
Administer Annual Assessments to PsyD Counseling Psychology students as assigned by Department Chair.

STUDENT RESEARCH

Serve as Portfolio Thesis Advisor for 10 MA Counseling Psychology program students OR provide 10 PsyD Counseling Psychology dissertation commitments (a commitment equals one chair appointment or two reader appointments) OR an equivalent combination across the two program.

ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION

Support departmental assessment and accreditation activities as directed.
Abide by all BBS (LMFT and LPCC) and BOP (Licensed Psychologist) guidelines and regulations.
Participate in WSCUC visit and reporting activities as directed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Maintain active LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist licensure.
Report any concerns or infractions regarding professional licensure to Department Chair immediately.
Participate in research, writing, publication, and continuing education activities.

INSTITUTIONAL CITIZENSHIP

Claim one’s fair share of the collective work of the academic unit as a fully engaged faculty citizen of the Institute.
Use one’s professional agency to enhance the effectiveness of colleagues within and across the academic program(s) to achieve the work of the unit and institutional health.
Participate in Chair-directed activities required to create, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that sustains the program and the institute as an effective social institution.

The preceding duties and responsibilities are subject to review and possible revision in conjunction with the annual evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and data; strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify issues and creatively problem-solve on a variety of issues; effective presentation and interpersonal skills; strong ability to exercise sound and experienced judgment based on a thorough knowledge; and ability to engender respect from staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

M.A., Psy.D., Ed.D., or Ph.D. in related discipline for doctoral programs; minimum M.A. in related discipline for master’s programs.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Current active licensure required as an LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to read, write, speak, and receive instruction in English. Intermediate math required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to mediate and resolve issues; ability to determine issues and creatively problem-solve; ability to engage other departments in meaningful dialogue and articulate issues faced by the department; and ability to analyze the complex and make simple.

COMPUTER SKILLS

PC literate; MS Office (including Word and Excel).
General Office equipment.
PowerCampus experience preferred.
D2L experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. Sometimes required to sit, climb and/or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Close- and long-range vision and ability to lift 20 lbs.

MISSION

Contributes to personal, cultural, and planetary concerns of this era through individual and/or collective activities and shepherd’s students in attainment of their educational goals.

Core Faculty in the Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-psychologies specialization of the Depth Psychology M.A./Ph.D. Program

Anticipated but flexible start date is August 2023.

Pacifica Graduate Institute is an accredited graduate school in Santa Barbara California offering masters and doctoral degrees in the tradition of depth psychology. We currently seek a full-time Core Faculty member in the Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-psychologies (CLIE) specialization of the Depth Psychology M.A./Ph.D. program. For more information about this unique transdisciplinary graduate program, visit Pacifica’s website. https://www.pacifica.edu/degree-program/community-liberation-ecopsychology.

This full-time position will require the candidate to be located within acceptable proximity to Pacifica’s Santa Barbara-area campuses to allow for regular campus presence/engagement.

CORE FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate chosen will teach, serve on dissertation committees, and advise students.
Perform administrative functions in the CLIE specialization.

QUALIFICATIONS

D. with developed transdisciplinary scholarship integrating any of the following areas: decoloniality theory and praxis, Indigenous and diasporic studies with emphasis on the Global South, traditional environmental knowledge (TEK), applied Indigenous studies, decolonial feminisms, critical community psychology, gender studies, Black studies, ethnic studies
Along with standard qualitative research experience, the following methodologies are of particular interest: Critical participatory action research, post-qualitative, arts-based, visual, and Indigenous approaches.
Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of post-doctoral academic teaching experience and a strong record of publication, qualitative research, and praxis, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and decolonial approaches to scholarly engagement.
Applicants should display strong support for transdisciplinary graduate education. We encourage candidates from communities underrepresented in US higher education to apply.

PLEASE SUBMIT

A letter of application; curriculum vitae; recently published papers; and statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, background in advising dissertation students, courses from the CLIE specialization curriculum you feel qualified to teach, your commitment to building a specialization that emphasizes decoloniality, and three references to:

Applications accepted via electronic submission only to:

hr@pacifica.edu

Please indicate in subject line “CLIE Specialization.” Applications received by April 1^st, 2023, will receive priority consideration.

$80,000 – $85,000 Salary commensurate with experience.

Core Faculty Position, Clinical Psychology Program

Pacifica Graduate Institute Clinical Psychology Department

Academic Year:          2022 – 2023 (spring and summer quarters); 2023-2024
Job Title:                     Core Faculty
Department:                Clinical Psychology
Supervisor:                 Program Chair
Status:                        regular, full-time, exempt
Compensation:           $80,000 – $85,000

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clinical Psychology Program specializes in depth psychological research and clinical practice. We are seeking scholars trained in psychology, experience in depth psychology – e.g., Psychoanalysis, Jungian Analysis, Phenomenology, Archetypal Psychology, Post-Jungian theory, Feminist and Social Constructivist Perspectives.

The program promotes diverse critical perspectives, methodologies, and practices in depth psychological traditions however, applicants must show evidence of training and experience in one or both of the following areas: direct clinical service provision, including depth psychological treatments and supervision; group psychotherapy and a systems approach to development and transformation.

The successful candidate will join a community that shares a passion for and a commitment to engaged approaches in clinical work, reflective social justice, and the development of an ethically and politically relevant psychology. They will have the capacity to carry out high level of psychological science and academic scholarship, have familiarity with academic community engagement including participation in program administration and other forms of institutional citizenship.

As part of Pacifica’s commitment to supporting faculty development, advancement, and retention, the Clinical Psychology Program adopts a “Talent Rotation Development Model” to help Core Faculty develop the transferable skills, knowledge, and growth mindset needed to serve as Program Chair. The successful candidate will commit to serving in that role for additional compensation and for up to three years at a time, as needed by the program.

CORE FACULTY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Core Faculty, responsibilities include but are not limited to serving as key to the pedagogical and administrative functions of the program, providing stability and collaborative support for staff and learners. Core Faculty responsibilities fall into four main areas:

Teaching
Advising/Mentoring
Application of Clinical Psychology – Scholarship and Clinical Practice

Program and Institutional Service and Stewardship (committee responsibilities within Pacifica Graduate Institute)

Abide by all licensure related guidelines and regulations including those of WSCUC and the California Board of Psychology’s (BOP) educational requirements
Faculty must physically come to campus for academic sessions, community events, and faculty-related meetings. Performs other duties as assigned by Chair

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or Psychology; teaching experience; credentials that qualify for California certification as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Experience with APA Accreditation is a plus.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of depth psychological theoretical approaches and clinical applications.
Demonstrated record of and commitment to scholarly achievement and excellence.
Experience in working with adult learners and a diverse faculty and student body with strong multi-cultural competencies
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, meet goals in a timely manner and be a positive member of the Pacifica community
A strong commitment and understanding of Pacifica Graduate Institute mission and learner-centered commitment, especially adult learners and non-traditional learners.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion in academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as physical and learning disabilities of staff, faculty, and learners, and review curriculum, syllabi, and policies for such considerations.

The preceding duties and responsibilities are subject to review and possible revision in conjunction with the annual evaluation process.

The hiring committee will begin reviewing materials after March 31,^,2023.”

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please submit the following items for consideration:

Letter of interest
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation

Send applications to:

Department of Human Resources
hr@pacifica.edu

Counseling Psychology Department 2023-2024 – PsyD Counseling Psychology Program Director of Research & Core Faculty

Academic Year: 2023-2024

Job Title: Director of Research & Core Faculty

Department: Counseling Psychology

Supervisor: Department Chair(s)

Status: Full-time, core faculty

$80,000 – $85,000 salary commensurate with experience.

SUMMARY: Serve as core faculty for the Counseling Psychology Department and Director of the PsyD Counseling Psychology Program, providing oversight for the dissertation and research portions of the PsyD Counseling Psychology program, including all research-related curriculum and processes for students to complete their required doctoral dissertation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

Attend all departmental meetings, including:
- Quarterly Faculty & Staff Council Meetings
- Quarterly Department Management Council Meetings
- Department Trainings, Gatherings, and Retreats
Attend all departmental student events, including:
- Student Orientations in Fall Quarter, and as directed in other quarters
- Closing Dinners for all cohorts
- Summer Barbeque events for all cohorts
- Thesis Presentation Day
Contribute to departmental planning and evaluation activities, including curriculum review, faculty search, program evaluation processes, creation and revision of departmental documents.
Faculty must be able to come to campus for academic sessions, community events, and faculty related meetings.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

Attend Commencement ceremonies
Attend institutional events and gatherings as directed
Participate in Academic Senate and committee work as directed

TEACHING

Teach the equivalent of 9 units per year in the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs (unit release may be accounted for in addendum contracts).
Support departmental development of curriculum and pedagogy in the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs.
Provide substantive feedback on student papers, providing written feedback throughout the paper and at its end, including a written assessment and justification of the final grade. If a TA is utilized, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to review the TA’s work and ensure that they support comments and final grade.
Prepare and submit all course materials in established timeframe, including course syllabi, reading list (with clarity on sources and editions), online content creation/review, and back-up plans for coursework to fulfill emergency planning needs.
Incorporate cross-cultural perspectives and address relevant issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the treatment of course subject matter.

ADMISSIONS ACTIVITIES

Participate in 2 program breakout information sessions for the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs at Pacifica Experience Days each year.
Participate in 3 months of admissions file review for the Counseling Department each year.
Participate in 4 scheduled Interview Days for the Counseling Department each year
Support departmental admissions processes and developments.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Respond to all student inquiries within 72 hours, per the Student and Faculty Handbooks
Be available for student meetings during all academic sessions
Post office hours which are the equivalent of one day per week, during which time students may meet in person or electronically.
Serve as faculty mentor to students as assigned by Department Chair. Reach out to advisees and proactively assist them in completing the program in a quality way, making certain that they understand PGI policies and abide by them.

STUDENT REVIEW & EXAMINATIONS

Administer 10 Annual Assessments for the PsyD Counseling Psychology Program

ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION

Support departmental assessment and accreditation activities as directed.
Abide by all BBS (LMFT and LPCC) and BOP (Licensed Psychologist) guidelines and regulations.
Participate in WSCUC visit and reporting activities as directed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Maintain active Psychologist licensure
Report any concerns or infractions regarding professional licensure to Department Chair immediately
Participate in research, writing, publication, and continuing education activities.

INSTITUTIONAL CITIZENSHIP

Claim one’s fair share of the collective work of the academic unit as a fully engaged faculty citizen of the Institute.
Use one’s professional agency to enhance the effectiveness of colleagues within and across the academic program(s) to achieve the work of the unit and institutional health.
Participate in Chair-directed activities required to create, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that sustains the program and the institute as an effective social institution.

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee research curriculum and dissertation process for all tracks in the PsyD Counseling Psychology Program.
Supervise and coordinate with administrators, faculty, staff, and institutional research roles as needed
Supervise and coordinate with program Research Associates and Research Coordinator (to be determined/appointed in the future)
Supervise and coordinate with Internal APA Proofreaders
Manage programmatic list of editors in concert with MA Counseling Psychology Director of Research
Be present for office hours and informal meetings as needed and provide consultation to students, dissertation faculty, and staff by phone, Zoom/Skype, email, and during program sessions
Provide yearly orientations for dissertation faculty
Provide Department Chair(s) with yearly overview for research budgetary needs
Produce and revise the PsyD Counseling Psychology program’s Student Papers Handbook and Dissertation Handbook annually in concert with MA Counseling Psychology Director of Research
Plan and organize student dissertation defenses, as well as any programmatic research events
Coordinate with Department Administrator to oversee and update the PsyD Counseling Psychology program’s dissertation page on Pacifica’s website
Coordinate with D2L-facing Program Administrator to oversee and update the PsyD Counseling Psychology program’s dissertation center and accompanying course shells on Desire2Learn (D2L)
Oversee the management and updating of the department’s Dissertation Folder in the M Drive including templates of all forms, letters, and processes
Oversee Ethics Application process, as needed, for all PsyD Counseling Psychology dissertation students
Work with the Program Chair(s) on the assignment and supervision of dissertation committees for all students including Core and Associate Core faculty’s contractual obligations and limits regarding dissertation work
Coordinate with Department Administrator regarding contracts for adjunct/outside dissertation committee members
Administer current and past records of contracts, notifications of completion of dissertation to Registrar, and Ethics Applications
Work with Department Chair(s) to coordinate the assignment of instructors and the delivery of instruction for the research sequence of courses for the PsyD Counseling Psychology program
Provide tracking of students’ dissertation status and completion
Oversee and administer the process of submission of approved dissertations to ProQuest
Administer preparation of bound dissertations and distribution of bound dissertations to students, committee members, and Pacifica’s Graduate Research Library
Oversee periodic review and analysis of the research courses and structure and recommend modifications
Engage in ongoing review of the dissertation process including effectiveness of student/committee relations, editors’ quality of work, standards applied in the approval of dissertations
Oversee distribution of dissertation committee evaluations, student evaluations, assessment of results, and maintenance of records
Develop assessment tools for use in the program’s research sequence of courses. Coordinate with faculty to ensure uniform use of the assessment tools for all assigned papers and dissertations
Coordinate with faculty to provide instruction to students and faculty about APA specifications for all student papers and dissertations and adequate feedback regarding same
Council of Research Coordinators
Work with Program Chair(s) and the Director of Institutional Research to facilitate institutional assessment
Attend Counseling Psychology Department Faculty & Staff Council meetings, as well as Department Management Council meetings, and provide reports as needed
Respond to student emails, calls, and inquiries within 72 hours per Pacifica’s communication policy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

One Research Coordinator
Three Research Associates
Three Internal APA Proofreaders

The preceding duties and responsibilities are subject to review and possible revision in conjunction with the annual evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Psy.D., Ed.D., or Ph.D. in related discipline

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Active licensure as a Psychologist.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to read, write, speak, and receive instruction in English. Intermediate math required.

REASONING ABILITY

COMPUTER SKILLS

PC literate; MS Office (including Word and Excel).
General Office equipment.
PowerCampus experience preferred.
D2L experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

MISSION

Contributes to personal, cultural, and planetary concerns of this era through individual and/or collective activities and shepherd’s students in attainment of their educational goals.

Staff Positions

Recruiter

JOB SUMMARY

The Recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization with the assistance of the Director of Human Resources. The Recruiter will conform to institutional policies and procedures and adhere to diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
Collaborates with executives, directors, department managers and faculty chairs to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding Pacifica Graduate Institute’s hiring needs for every role, and to meet competitive hiring goals and expectations.
Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles, helping managers find, hire, and retain quality candidates
Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.

Knowledge of recruiting strategies, to ensure workforce needs are in alignment with Pacifica’s long-term strategic plan and objectives, which will require coordination, planning and forecasting with stakeholders.
Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
Screens applications and selects qualified candidates with the assistant of the hiring manager and Department Chairs.
Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
Remain active with job boards, social networks, and platforms for finding quality candidates, and create and post job descriptions and announcements.
Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired and fired employees, and other designation.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting events.
Assist with updating for all job descriptions to ensure consistency and equity.
Assists in the Onboarding/Orientation of all New Hires.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently and in a timely fashion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and data; strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify issues and creatively problem-solve on a variety of issues; effective presentation and interpersonal skills; strong ability to exercise sound judgment; ability to remain current on trends within recruitment strategies and .the ability to work independently with the guidance of the Director of Human Resources. Strong sense of customer service and institutional citizenship needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
At least three years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.

Experience with a large public sector, non-profit, or educational institution preferred
Basic knowledge of Depth Psychology; some familiarity with the works of authors in that field is desirable
Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Full professional proficiency in English, reading, writing, and speaking. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and internet search methods
Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR
Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)

Hourly Rate $28 – $30 an hour

Please submit a cover letter and resume to HR@pacifica.edu

Housekeeper –Pacifica Graduate Institute Ladera Campus

JOB SUMMARY

Clean bathrooms, offices, lounges, library, and bookstore (including vacuuming and trash removal).
Vacuum classroom carpets every morning during sessions and upon request.
Set up classrooms as instructed by supervisor (meetings, conferences, miscellaneous events).
Clean and prepare dorm rooms, hotel style, including changing linens.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Experience in housekeeping including: vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and changing linens, cleaning windows, screens and blinds).
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Must have reliable transportation and be allowed to legally work in the US.

Hour Rate: $16-$19 depending on experience plus a $1000 bonus after 3 months of employment with a satisfactory review.

HOURS OF WORK

To be determined by the supervisor – will include weekends.

LOCATION

Montecito Area, 801 Ladera Lane Santa Barbara

STATUS

Full-time with excellent benefits

APPLY

Reply to HR@pacifica.edu with your name and telephone number-resume optional

Full-Time Groundskeeper

SUMMARY

Clean and maintain the grounds of 40 acres split between two campuses and assist maintenance with repairs and improvements as needed at a graduate school located in the beautiful hills of Montecito California.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical groundskeeper duties such as:
Clean common areas, mow and edge lawns, wipe tables, and trim hedges, trees, and ground cover. Maintain plants, fruit trees, and grass (prune, fertilize, etc), sweep/blow walkways, minor irrigation maintenance and repairs.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and eager to contribute to the team. A keen eye for detail and creativity in landscaping is a plus. Maintenance/Construction/Landscaping experience (irrigation experience preferred).
Ride-on mower, power tools, chain saw.
Positive personality.
Ability to read, write, speak, and receive instruction in English.
Reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires standing for long periods, sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
The job requires height and ladder work; manual and power tool usage, and the ability to lift 75 lbs.

Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm. Pay is DOE $17-19/hour.

APPLY

Reply to HR@pacifica.edu with your name and telephone number-resume optional

Pacifica Graduate Institute offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 16 paid holidays, generous vacation pay, and sick time.

Pacifica Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can start employment with Pacifica. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants.

If your qualifications meet our current needs, please send your resume to the email address listed below. Please indicate on the subject line the position you are applying. No faxes or phone calls, please.

Applicants for all Staff Positions please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Department of Human Resources
249 Lambert Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
hr@pacifica.edu