Job Details

Overview

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Details

Position Title

Position Control Number A03663

Type of Position Administration

Position Status Full-time

Department 1403-COMP/COMP-Northwest Humanism

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location California

Job Summary

The Director for Humanism is responsible for promoting the core value of Humanism within the college community. Duties include working with the respective college committees to integrate Humanism into academic content such that WesternU students are distinguished by their respective leadership and advocacy to improve health care and health outcomes for patients. This role also takes the lead on fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and ethical engagement within the academic community, which includes collaborating with various stakeholders, including other College Humanism Officer(s)/Director(s) and the Office of Humanism, in the promotion of Humanism on campus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, administration, students, and staff.
• Skills in leadership, supervision of personnel, and personnel growth and development. Project and event development, deployment, and maintenance. Skills to include project charter development, process improvement, project/event design and implementation.
• Ability to guide staff through complex issues, interpersonal relations, while also allowing team members to grow.
• Excellent computer skills necessary to set up document formats in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Adobe Suite or equivalent and any other software required by this position. Familiarity with common Project Management software packages.
• Must have a working knowledge of general mathematics, grammar, and punctuation.
• Committed to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Experience: 2-4 years of Managerial or Director level experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in related field

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive initiatives to support and promote Humanism at COMP and COMP-Northwest.
• Integrate humanism principles into the curriculum by collaborating with faculty to ensure students are prepared to serve diverse communities and promote health equity.
• Act as a key leader on the Dean's leadership team, reporting directly to the Dean and providing strategic guidance on humanism efforts.
• Serve as a direct liaison to the Office of Humanism to align initiatives and set joint goals with other Colleges at WesternU.
• Organize and lead events that celebrate and promote a culture of Humanism.

Posting Details

Work Schedule

• Normal business hours with occasional nights and weekends.

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

• Minimum $85,000.00 Annually
• Maximum $105,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? No

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Work Environment

The employee is frequently required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must occasionally move or push by cart up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Information

• Posting Number A00920
• Posting Date 10/23/2025
• Close Date 10/23/2026
• Open Until Filled Yes

Conditions of Employment - Background Check

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

Pay Transparency Act

Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Additional Applicant Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Some High School/No Diploma/No GED
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some College Coursework
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral/Professional Degree
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.

Contact
309 E. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766-1854
(909) ###-####

COMP-Northwest:
200 Mullins Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355-3983
(541) ###-####