Computer Science and Software Engineering Faculty and Student Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Department Chair this position coordinates administrative support for the department including but not limited to reception resolving student-related issues event support procurement class scheduling and general administrative support for the faculty technical staff department scheduler and department chair. It is essential that the incumbent fosters a welcoming and helpful environment for those visiting the department office. This position is critical to student success as it provides procedural knowledge support and direction to Cal Poly students in matters pertaining to the department and university.

Administrative support staff within the College of Engineering primarily support their individual home department while working as part of a broader team of administrative staff and in collaboration with their peers in other departments and the deans office. The administrative team shares ideas and innovations with respect to administrative functions coordinates and implements uniform processes and procedures and supports each other to ensure the success of the college.

The Department Chair holds a full-time academic year appointed position and serves a three-year renewable collaboration with other department support staff the individual filling this position provides continuity of administrative operations with respect to department college and university policies during the chair transition.

Department Summary

This position supports the Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) Department at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The CSSE Department is a major academic unit offeringundergraduateand graduate strives to provide high quality computing education and excellent career preparation for students.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to exercise a positive friendly and professional customer service approach at all times on the telephone electronic communications (email) and in person.
• Ability to interact communicate and maintain confidentiality in an effective manner as well as establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple assignments and detailed procedures in a fast-paced environment adapting fluidly to shifting schedules competing priorities and time-sensitive matters with sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to operate computers and accurately produce a variety of word processing spreadsheet and publication software documents.
• Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn all the appropriate Federal State College and Department policies procedures regulations and precedents. Ability to interpret develop communicate and implement or apply a wide variety of processes and requests with independence under varied and complex circumstances.
• Ability to identify and solve standard problems and refer more complex problems to appropriate staff.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent. Four years of general office support or technical experience. Training at a vocational school or full-time college education may be substituted for two years of the required experience on the basis of one year of college education for 6 months of experience.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$48564 - $56904 Per Year

Classification Range: $48564 - $70752 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.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .

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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

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 California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.