Employment at the University of La Verne

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of La Verne. The University of La Verne is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research intensive institution that embraces a tradition of values, lifelong learning and student success. We are committed to hiring and retaining the best employees who are willing to help us achieve our goal of offering a high quality educational experience.

La Verne is recognized among the nation’s higher education leaders in terms of ethnic diversity of its students. The U.S. News & World Report, in its 2008 “America’s Best Colleges” issue, ranked La Verne No. 8 in overall racial diversity among all U.S. National Universities and No. 1 in Hispanic student presence among the most racially diverse National Universities. It is recognized by established Federal standards as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse community of students, 58% of whom declared themselves minority. Graduation rates for African American and Hispanic students are typically 15-20% above the national average, due in large part to the engagement of the faculty.

The University of La Verne is a dynamic, educational community with much to offer prospective employees who are seeking an employer committed to helping them achieve their professional and personal goals.

The University of La Verne offers employees competitive compensation, a comprehensive health and welfare plan and a mandatory defined contribution retirement plan – Internal Revenue Code 403(b). All eligible employees must participate in the retirement plan as a condition of employment. Eligible employees are required to make a 5% contribution to the plan. The University of La Verne will make 10% contribution to employees’ retirement accounts. With respect to vesting, for employees hired on or after January 1, 2004, University contributions are fully vested upon completion of 3 years of employment. Regular university employees may also take advantage of the tuition waiver program and take classes toward a degree or for professional enrichment.

University of La Verne observes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King’s Birthday

President’s Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday

Christmas Day through the end of the year

The University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against for employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 593-3511 ext. 4076.