Program Coordinator - Extended Education

Job Summary

The Extended Education Specialist is responsible for the oversight of established self-support programs, as well as developing new or revised programs. This position works independently to meet complex goals and responsibilities. This position performs analytical, administrative, and technical duties related to the overall operation of self-support programming, including fiscal and budgetary analysis, monthly ProCard reconciliation and oversight of the department’s resources, including fiscal projections and reconciliation; database management; lead work direction of staff and student assistant positions; and the planning and execution of program events.

Department Summary

Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE) is a self-support unit in the Division of Academic Affairs. The Extended Education Specialist in this position reports to the Dean of EPaCE.

Key Qualifications

Ability to plan, schedule, and maintain records related to course development and sequencing.

Knowledge of financial budget preparation to develop budgets with ability to analyze cost information and statistics. Ability to project and calculate costs of services and materials for a program. Ability to reconcile budgets and do monthly ProCard reconciliation.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to determine priorities, set deadlines, complete multiple tasks, and maintain composure in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions, ensuring deadlines are met.

Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to develop practical, thorough, and creative solutions to address both common and unique problems.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended, or adult education. (Teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis).

Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Salary:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,648 - $71,400 Per Year

Classification Range: $60,648 - $86,328 Per Year

Cal Poly

Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world-renowned California State University system. Annually recognized as one of the top public universities in the nation, Cal Poly continues to offer an academic curriculum based on learned experience gained through real-world practice. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

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.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Poly is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. 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.

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.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Advertised: Jul 01 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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