Job Summary This position has significant autonomy and operates under the general direction of the Architecture Department Head, and is responsible for the administrative coordination and duties related to the overall operation of the department, including: information management, record-keeping and reporting, procurement of equipment, furniture and supplies, accounts payable, budgetary oversight, faculty and student recruitment, oversight of department resources, work direction to student assistants, and coordination of special events and projects. In consultation with the department head and faculty, this position is responsible for the full scope of project activities including initiation, execution, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
Department Summary The Architecture Department (ARCH) is one of five academic departments in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED). ARCH enrolls approximately 800 undergraduate majors, plus a small group of graduate students. The ARCH Department offers a Bachelor of Architecture, an MS in Architecture, a minor in Architecture, and stewards the interdisciplinary minor in Sustainable Environments. The Department supports numerous off campus programs, student clubs, and other co-curricular activities. The ARCH Department is comprised of a department head, associate and assistant department heads, a graduate program coordinator, approximately 50 faculty, two administrative support staff including this position and an Administrative Support Coordinator I, and student assistants.
With approximately 2,000 students and 145 faculty and staff, Cal Poly's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) offers eight degree programs in five closely related departments: Architectural Engineering, Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Construction Management, and Landscape Architecture. For decades the CAED's nationally ranked, accredited programs and over 16,000 alumni have been a positive influence on forces that shape the planning, design and construction worlds. The common educational goal shared by all academic programs within the CAED is excellence in preparing tomorrow's built environment leaders.
Key Qualifications - Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
- 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area.
Education and Experience - High school diploma or its equivalent. Type 45 wpm. Five 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: $48,535 - $63,365 annually
Classification Range: $46,380- $76,032 annually
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 20,000 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 Poly’s 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 calpoly.edu .
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. Cal Poly is an 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.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Advertised: Jul 18 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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