Administrative Support Coordinator - Educational Program

Overview

Reporting to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Director, the Administrative Support Coordinator is responsible for both coordination and administrative support duties and is a shared joint position between Cal Poly Scholars, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and TRIO Achievers. The incumbent provides administrative support in the day-to-day operations of Cal Poly Scholars, EOP and TRIO Achievers; assists in the supervision of student assistants;

assists in the budget tracking and purchasing for the department(s); provides comprehensive support for issues that are complex in nature; plans, organizes, coordinates and provides clerical support and services; and is responsible for implementation, participation and coordination of the EOP and TRIO Achievers admissions and application process.

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Within the division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Residential Student Experience, Equity and Transition (RESET) provides comprehensive programs that offer transition and retention services to students. These programs include Cal Poly Scholars, Career Services, Center for Military Connected Students, Disability Resource Center, Educational Opportunity Program, Residential Student Experience, TRIO Achievers, and Upward Bound.

• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures independently, and use judgement and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
• Ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area.
• Ability to analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluated proposed solutions.
• Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.

• High school diploma or its equivalent. Type 45 wpm. Five years general office support or technical experience (Training at a vocational school or full-time college education may be substituted for the years of the required experience on the basis of one year of college education for 6 months of experience).

Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,448 - $66,456 Per Year

Classification Range: $52,404 - $76,344 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the…