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# Careers at Pacific Oaks
Pacific Oaks College is a nonprofit, regionally accredited higher education institution, offering California teacher credentialing programs and bachelor’s and master’s programs in education, human development, marriage and family therapy, social work, business and management, and more. It operates its campus out of Pasadena, CA along with a robust online program.
Founded over 75 years ago by a small group of Quaker families, Pacific Oaks is guided by our four core values of respect, diversity, social justice, and inclusion. The institution is known and recognized for its pioneering efforts to reduce bias within our nation’s education system, and for equipping graduates with the skills they need to help people from diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and strengths uncover and realize their unique individual potentials.
## Competitive Benefits & Perks
Our employees’ well-being is a top priority at Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School. We know we achieve our best work when members of our community are engaged and supported. In addition to the base compensation and a supportive organizational culture, we offer a competitive total benefits package. Benefit eligibility subject to fulltime and part-time participation plans and may include the following:
* Health Insurance Options
  + PPOs, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA).
  + Dental & Vision insurance.
* Employer-paid life and disability insurance for full-time employees
* Paid time off:
  + Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days during the first year.
  + Up to 96 hours of paid sick leave per year,
  + 13 paid holidays
  + 4 floating “personal” holidays
  + Other paid time off, e.g., jury duty and volunteer time off to support causes important to employees.
* 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  + A generous employer contribution after the first year of full-time employment
    - Even if the employee does not elect to contribute!
* Tuition benefit:
  + For employees:  tuition is waived at participating colleges within The Community Solution community
  + For eligible dependents:  tuition discount is available when attending Pacific Oaks College
  + @Pacific Oaks Children’s School – a tuition discount
* Professional development opportunities:
  + StrengthsFinder workshops & coaching
  + DISC workshops
  + Babbel (language learning app)
  + And more!
* CALM:  A multifaceted meditation, sleep & relaxation app featuring a wide variety of offerings
  + Free access for employees
  + Free access for an employee’s 4 friends and/or family members
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  + Free access to counseling services for mental health, referrals to financial and legal services
* Working Advantage (<
  + Entertainment Discounts
  + Shopping & Travel Deals
* Technology discounts available to employees in the Education sector
To see specifics of our Benefits Overview Booklet, 
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* State Authorizations
# State Authorizations
Below is a list of states in which Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School (“Pacific Oaks”) is currently enrolling students in its distance education programs. Either Pacific Oaks has been granted state authorization to offer distance education programs to students residing in (located in) that state where required, or Pacific Oaks is not subject to state authorization to offer distance education programs. At the present time, Pacific Oaks is not authorized to provide distance education in any states that are omitted from this list, and therefore will not accept enrollment applications from prospective students residing in (located in) those omitted states until authorization is obtained.
NOTE: If a student relocates to a state in which Pacific Oaks is not authorized to provide distance education, continued enrollment and/or receipt of federal student aid funding, including federal loans and Pell Grants, cannot be guaranteed. Relocation to a state in which Pacific Oaks is not authorized to offer distance education may also impact a student’s loan repayment or deferment status and/or other benefits, such as veterans’ education benefits. Students enrolled in distance education programs are encouraged to contact the Registrar’s Office to discuss any change in their legal state of residence prior to relocation to determine the impact of the change.
Alaska
Pacific Oaks College is exempt from authorization requirements by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education pursuant to AS 14.48 and 20 AAC 17 because the program is online or distance delivered and does not have a physical presence in the state.
A student who is a resident of Alaska and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here <
Arizona
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Arizona.
American Samoa
Pacific Oaks College  is not subject to oversight by the American Samoa Board of Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in the American Samoa.
California
Pacific Oaks College has authority to operate in the State of California by way of an exemption granted by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education pursuant to California Education Code section 94874(i).
A student who is a resident of California and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: <
Colorado
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Colorado.
Florida
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Florida with certain exceptions.
Guam
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Guam Council on Post-Secondary Institution Certification and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Guam.
Hawaii
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Hawaii.
Idaho
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Idaho State Board of Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Idaho.
Illinois
Pacific Oaks College is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, by way of an exemption as an Institution with Limited Physical Presence in Illinois, to provide distance education programs to Illinois residents pursuant to 23 Illinois Administrative Code Section 1030.10.
A student who is a resident of Illinois and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: 
Indiana
Pacific Oaks College is authorized by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to enroll and offer online instruction or distance education to Indiana residents delivered from a campus in another state pursuant to Indiana Administrative Code IC 21-18.5-6-12.
A student who is a resident of Indiana and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should contact the state agency using the information listed below or should follow the process outlined here: .
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis IN 46204-4206
Iowa
Pacific Oaks College is exempt from oversight by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission and is therefore permitted to offer certain online programs to Iowa residents.
A student who is a resident of Iowa and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: <
Kentucky
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Kentucky Council on Post-secondary Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs that do not contain a fieldwork component to students who reside (are located) in Kentucky with certain exceptions.
Louisiana
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Louisiana Board of Regents and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Louisiana.
Maine
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Maine Department of Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Maine.
Marshall Islands
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the College of Marshall Islands and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in the Marshall Islands.
Maryland
Pacific Oaks College is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission to offer certain online programs to Maryland residents.
A student who is a resident of Maryland and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: <
Massachusetts
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Massachusetts.
Michigan
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Michigan.
Micronesia
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Federated States of Micronesia Department of Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Micronesia.
Mississippi
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Mississippi.
Missouri
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs that do not contain a fieldwork component organized by the institution to students who reside (are located) in Missouri with certain exceptions.
Nebraska
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Nebraska.
Nevada
Pacific Oaks College has also been issued an Experiential License by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education to deliver accredited programs with fieldwork components per the current academic catalog to students who reside (are located) in Nevada with certain exceptions.
Pacific Oaks College is also able to deliver distance education programs that do not contain a fieldwork component to students who reside (are located) in Nevada with certain exceptions.
A student who is a resident of Nevada and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: <
New Hampshire
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the New Hampshire Department of Education, Division of Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in New Hampshire.
New Jersey
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in New Jersey.
New Mexico
Pacific Oaks College has been deemed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department to meet the standards for State Authorization under the regulation of distance education pursuant to the Interstate Distance Education Act (Section 21-23B-1 et seq. NMSA 1978).
A student who is a resident of New Mexico and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should contact the state agency using the information listed below or should visit the state agency’s website located here: 
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4, Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-476-8411
Northern Mariana Islands
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Ohio
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Ohio Department of Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs that do not contain a fieldwork component to students who reside (are located) in Ohio with certain exceptions.
Oklahoma
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Pacific Oaks College is authorized by the Oregon Higher Education Coordination Commission to offer certain online programs to Oregon residents.
Pacific Oaks College’s Oregon Student Protection Fact Sheet is available .
A student who is a resident of Oregon and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined .
Palau
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Palau Community College and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Palau.
Pennsylvania
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Pennsylvania.
South Carolina
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the South Carolina Commission for Higher Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in South Carolina.
South Dakota
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the South Dakota Secretary of State – Post-secondary Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in South Dakota.
Tennessee
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Tennessee.
Texas
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Texas Higher Ed. Coord. Board and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Texas with certain exceptions.
Vermont
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the Vermont Agency of Education and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in Vermont.
Virgin Islands
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the University of the Virgin Islands Board and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs to students who reside (are located) in the Virgin Islands.
Utah
Pacific Oaks College is registered with the State of Utah Department of Commerce pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 13-34a-203 and thereby legally authorized by the State of Utah to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs that lead to a degree or certificate. [This registration was obtained exclusively for POC’s online programs ONLY.]
A student who is a resident of Utah and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined 
Washington
Pacific Oaks College is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Pacific Oaks College to offer field placement components for specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at ." A student who is a resident of Washington and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: < The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has authority to investigate student complaints against specific schools. WSAC may not be able to investigate every student complaint. Visit < for information regarding the WSAC complaint process.
West Virginia
Pacific Oaks College is not subject to oversight by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and is therefore able to deliver distance education programs that do not contain a fieldwork component to students who reside (are located) in West Virginia with certain exceptions.
WyomingPacific Oaks College is authorized by the Wyoming Department of Education to offer educational services to Wyoming students.
A student who is a resident of Wyoming and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: <
Pacific Oaks College is authorized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and meets the requirements for distance education certification as states in section §23.1-219 (F) of the Code of Virginia. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Pacific Oaks College to offer distance education programs to Virginia residents. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at 101 North Fourteenth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 or 804-225-2600.
A student who is a resident of Virginia and who wishes to make a complaint about the institution should follow the process outlined here: <
### Program Specific Approvals
**School of Education**
Courses in the credential programs meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements for a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential or Preliminary Education Specialist Credential. .
**School of Cultural and Family Psychology**
The M.A. in MFT program satisfies all of the requirements of SB 33 and the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (Business and Professions Code Sections 4980.36c, d e 4980.39, 4980.40, and 4980.41).
The MFT program prepares graduates to sit for the California MFT exam to earn a Marriage and Family Therapist License awarded by the California Board of Behavioral Science. .