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Human Resources | CIIS
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Offices and Services
Human Resources
Have a question about your benefits? Looking for employee resources? Maybe you're interested in a career at CIIS? We are the stewards of CIIS' amazing people, and we're here to help.
On This Page
CIIS’ Office of Human Resources (HR) is committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values the diversity of our staff, faculty, and student employees and provides solutions and partnerships that enhance the employee experience. We encourage you to reach out to us regarding the following aspects of your academics or employment:
Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse and vibrant workforce
Creating opportunities for learning and professional development
Developing and maintaining equitable and relevant policies
Administering accurate payroll and comprehensive benefits
Overseeing compensation and benefits
Facilitating leaves of absence
Ensuring data integrity and stewardship
Coordinating campus student employment
Work at CIIS
At CIIS, we're committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment where faculty and staff can thrive while advancing transformative education and research. We seek passionate individuals who share our dedication to academic excellence, social justice, and holistic approaches to learning and personal growth.
Ready to explore opportunities with us?
Visit our careers page to discover available positions across academic departments, student services, administration, and support services.
View all open positions
Benefits
In addition to offering competitive salaries commensurate with position and location, CIIS offers a comprehensive array of benefits to its faculty and staff.
Medical coverage, including dental, vision and FSA
401(k) matching
Tuition reimbursement up to 100% for employees and dependents
Transportation subsidies
Employee assistance plan
Discounts for events, lectures, travel, software and electronics
Accommodation
CIIS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and other applicable disability laws. A reasonable accommodation is any reasonable change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a person with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by staff without disabilities. Please contact
benefits@ciis.edu
with any questions or requests.
Learn About Job Opportunities at CIIS
CIIS Connect
Title IX
In order to foster and maintain a community free from all forms of sexual misconduct, the CIIS administration has created a sexual misconduct policy, which supports the new federal Title IX legislation. We ask that you review this policy, and encourage you to reach out to CIIS's Title IX Officers with any questions.
Title IX Officers:
Vanessa Love, Title IX and EEO Coordinator -
titleix@ciis.edu
,
vlove@ciis.edu
Margaux Kraemer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator -
mkraemer01@ciis.edu
Contact Us
Office Location:
5th Floor
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
Phone:
415.523.1520
Email:
benefits@ciis.edu
Staff
Kim Scarano
Associate Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
President’s Cabinet
kscarano@ciis.edu
818.930.2940
Amanda Poag
HR Coordinator
Human Resources
apoag@ciis.edu
Karen Isch
Staff and Student Worker HR Coordinator
Human Resources
kIsch@ciis.edu
Adeseye Oginni
Benefits Specialist
Human Resources
aoginni@ciis.edu
Vanessa Love
Title IX and EEO Coordinator
Human Resources
vlove@ciis.edu
Lesa Hammond
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Executive Leadership
Human Resources
President’s Cabinet
lhammond@ciis.edu
Explore More About Our Flourishing Community
CIIS is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community by promoting physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual health. Learn about other University Offices and Services working to ensure
everyone
at CIIS thrives.
Division of Community Engagement and Belonging (DCEB)
University Leadership
Office of Strategic Communications and Relations (OSCR)
Institutional Research
Student Services
Offices and Services
Skip to Content
Offices and Services
Human Resources
Have a question about your benefits? Looking for employee resources? Maybe you're interested in a career at CIIS? We are the stewards of CIIS' amazing people, and we're here to help.
On This Page
CIIS’ Office of Human Resources (HR) is committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values the diversity of our staff, faculty, and student employees and provides solutions and partnerships that enhance the employee experience. We encourage you to reach out to us regarding the following aspects of your academics or employment:
Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse and vibrant workforce
Creating opportunities for learning and professional development
Developing and maintaining equitable and relevant policies
Administering accurate payroll and comprehensive benefits
Overseeing compensation and benefits
Facilitating leaves of absence
Ensuring data integrity and stewardship
Coordinating campus student employment
Work at CIIS
At CIIS, we're committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment where faculty and staff can thrive while advancing transformative education and research. We seek passionate individuals who share our dedication to academic excellence, social justice, and holistic approaches to learning and personal growth.
Ready to explore opportunities with us?
Visit our careers page to discover available positions across academic departments, student services, administration, and support services.
View all open positions
Benefits
In addition to offering competitive salaries commensurate with position and location, CIIS offers a comprehensive array of benefits to its faculty and staff.
Medical coverage, including dental, vision and FSA
401(k) matching
Tuition reimbursement up to 100% for employees and dependents
Transportation subsidies
Employee assistance plan
Discounts for events, lectures, travel, software and electronics
Accommodation
CIIS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and other applicable disability laws. A reasonable accommodation is any reasonable change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a person with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by staff without disabilities. Please contact
benefits@ciis.edu
with any questions or requests.
Learn About Job Opportunities at CIIS
CIIS Connect
Title IX
In order to foster and maintain a community free from all forms of sexual misconduct, the CIIS administration has created a sexual misconduct policy, which supports the new federal Title IX legislation. We ask that you review this policy, and encourage you to reach out to CIIS's Title IX Officers with any questions.
Title IX Officers:
Vanessa Love, Title IX and EEO Coordinator -
titleix@ciis.edu
,
vlove@ciis.edu
Margaux Kraemer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator -
mkraemer01@ciis.edu
Contact Us
Office Location:
5th Floor
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
Phone:
415.523.1520
Email:
benefits@ciis.edu
Staff
Kim Scarano
Associate Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
President’s Cabinet
kscarano@ciis.edu
818.930.2940
Amanda Poag
HR Coordinator
Human Resources
apoag@ciis.edu
Karen Isch
Staff and Student Worker HR Coordinator
Human Resources
kIsch@ciis.edu
Adeseye Oginni
Benefits Specialist
Human Resources
aoginni@ciis.edu
Vanessa Love
Title IX and EEO Coordinator
Human Resources
vlove@ciis.edu
Lesa Hammond
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Executive Leadership
Human Resources
President’s Cabinet
lhammond@ciis.edu
Explore More About Our Flourishing Community
CIIS is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community by promoting physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual health. Learn about other University Offices and Services working to ensure
everyone
at CIIS thrives.
Division of Community Engagement and Belonging (DCEB)
University Leadership
Office of Strategic Communications and Relations (OSCR)
Institutional Research
Student Services
Offices and Services