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Employment Procedures: Frequently Asked Questions

General Information About Employment at Palomar

- What makes Palomar a great place to work?
- Where is Palomar College located?

- How can I find out more about Palomar College?

- Benefits Information
- Salary Information
- I have a disability and need an accommodation during the hiring process.
- Does Palomar sponsor visas for employees from other countries?
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Campus Security/Clery Act Report

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What makes Palomar a great place to work?

Palomar College is a two-year public community college located in demographically diverse North San Diego County, California.  As an educational leader committed to quality learning, we provide our community with the knowledge, information, skills, and aesthetic appreciation necessary to live responsibly, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and changing world.  We serve approximately 30,000 students from a wide variety of backgrounds, and offer more than 300 Associate's Degree and certificate programs.  To learn more about our vision, mission, and values, visit www.palomar.edu/aboutpalomar.htm.

The College is devoted to embracing diversity in all of its forms, and equal opportunity is afforded all students, employees, and applicants for employment alike.  A variety of events are held at the College throughout the year that explore and celebrate diversity, including events hosted by the Campus Explorations Project; theatrical and musical productions offered through the Performing Arts department; and the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee's annual Unity in Diversity event.  This list only represents a small sampling of the opportunities available; other events are posted throughout the year on the District's events calendar.

The College is regarded as the cultural hub of North San Diego County.  Our 400-seat Howard Brubeck Theatre is the scene of highly regarded dramatic, dance, and musical productions. The Performing Arts Department also offers free musical performances to students, staff, and the public at Concert Hour, held at noon every Thursday during the fall and spring semesters.  Palomar's Boehm Art Gallery, offering free art exhibitions of local artists, faculty, and students, has gained a national reputation as a fine contemporary visual art space.  Each semester, the Art Department holds a glass and pottery sale for the public featuring the works of our students.  The College also offers planetarium shows to the public and has a beautiful five-acre arboretum featuring many rare plant species.

Permanent Palomar employees enjoy exceptional benefits, including fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week and their dependents.  The on-campus Wellness/Fitness Center offers discounted membership (currently just $10 per month) to all permanent staff.  There are opportunities for all employees to become active in the campus community through a variety of activities and shared governance committees.  Additionally, each employee group holds a celebratory event, development day, or retreat annually to recognize the service and achievements of our staff, faculty, and administration.

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Where is Palomar College located?

Palomar College is located in San Marcos, a city in North San Diego County located just 12 miles from the beautiful North County coastline and 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego.  In addition to the main campus in San Marcos, Palomar operates nine education centers throughout North County at convenient locations for our students.  A map of the District showing the various locations may be viewed on the Palomar College Fact Sheet.  The address of the main campus is 1140 W. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069.

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How can I find out more about Palomar College?

Please visit www.palomar.edu/aboutpalomar.htm for extensive information about the College, including news, maps, and facts about Palomar.

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Benefits Information

Palomar College offers an array of exceptional benefits to permanent employees.  Specific details about these benefits are available by visiting www.palomar.edu/hr/benefits.

Full-time employees receive fringe benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance for both employees and dependents; life, disability, and long term care insurance; sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

Part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week receive fringe benefits including full medical, dental, and vision insurance for both employees and dependents; life, disability, and long term care insurance; and pro-rated sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

Part-time employees working fewer than 20 hours per week receive pro-rated leave benefits including sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay only; no additional fringe benefits are attached to these positions.

Child Development Center Teachers receive the following benefits: medical insurance for employees and dependents; sick leave and vacation, plus a choice of one of the following: dental insurance; vision insurance; reimbursement for tuition, fees, and book expenses incurred while taking classes in Child Development at Palomar College; or Wellness Center membership. 

The following retirement plans are available (depending on type of position and eligibility):
a) STRS (State Teachers Retirement System)
b) PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)
c) APPLE (Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited Service Employees)
d) 403(b) and 457 plans (optional)

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Salary Information

Each position announcement (with the exception of some executive administrator positions) lists the starting salary or starting salary range for the position.  Salary schedules for all employee groups are available at www.palomar.edu/hr/salaryinfo.

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I have a disability and need accommodation during the hiring process.  How can I notify you of my needs?

Please complete the Confidential Data Sheet portion of your application packet, in which you can describe your needs and request specific accommodations.  You may also contact our office by phone at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2608, by email at palomarjobs@palomar.edu, or by TTY at (760) 744-7671 to discuss your needs confidentially.

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Does Palomar sponsor visas for employees from other countries?

Please refer to the wording on page 4 of the Palomar College Application for Employment, which states the following: "I . . . understand that if employed I will be required to submit verification of my identity and authorization to work in the United States of America."  In order to be employed in a permanent position at Palomar College, your visa must give you the legal right to work in a permanent capacity in the United States as we cannot sponsor visas for employees or assist employees in obtaining work visas.  If you feel you need to explain your current circumstances, you may address your concerns in your application package.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of the Palomar Community College District to offer equal opportunity for all persons in all facets of the District’s operations.  Equal opportunity is offered to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to such matters including, but not limited to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, veteran status, and protected union activities under EERA in any program or activity under California state or federal law or regulation. The District affirms its commitment to non-discrimination in recruitment, screening, testing, selection, hiring, compensation, employment benefits, promotion, educational opportunities access to programs, work assignments, application of discipline, layoffs, recalls, access to grievance procedures, terminations, and all other conditions of employment which are provided by District policy, regulation, rule, or practice.  To view the District's entire EEO policy, click here.

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Sexual Harassment Policy

It is the policy of the Palomar Community College District, in keeping with efforts to establish and maintain an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the college community are respected, that sexual harassment of students and employees is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated.  This Policy applies to the unlawful harassment of any student on the basis of sex by any employee of the District including, but not limited to, classroom conditions, grades, academic standing, scholarships, recommendations, employment opportunities, disciplinary action, or any other aspect of college life within the control of the District or its employees.  This Policy also applies to the unlawful sexual harassment of any employee with respect to all terms and conditions of employment with the District, including but not limited to hiring, placement, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training opportunities, compensation, work assignments, and hours of work, shifts, or workload.  To view the District's entire sexual harassment policy, click here.

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Campus Security/Clery Act Report

Information about campus security at Palomar, including the Clery Act report on crime statistics for the District, is available at www.palomar.edu/police.

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