Job SummaryThis position provides continuity of operations with respect to Department, College, and University mission and goals while ensuring compliance with University, College, and Department policies and procedures and has significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility. Particular emphasis in the following areas: Program Oversight; Office Administration/Leadership; Lead Work Direction; Budget and Personnel Analysis; Budget Planning and Administration/Accounting /Purchasing; Faculty Peer Review & Human Resources; Faculty Recruitment, Appointment, Lecturer Contracts, Orientation/Training, Teaching Associate Appointment, Contracts, and Orientation; Staff & Student Assistant Recruiting, Training & Review; Academic Affairs & Curriculum; Department Chair & Faculty Guidance/Support; Student Tracking & Support; Special Events & Projects.Department SummaryThe Political Science Department is one of the larger departments in the College of Liberal Arts. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with four concentrations to nearly 400 students; three minors to over 200 students; and a Master of Public Policy program to twenty-plus students. The department also offers general education courses as well as courses that meet the USCP requirement. Overall, the department currently produces over 16,000 SCUs annually, split fairly evenly between major /minor courses and service courses through general education. Co-curricular activities are provided through four departmental clubs (POLS Club, MPP club, Pi Sigma Alpha, Undergraduate Law Association) and four IRA activities (Mock Trial, Model UN, Paideia, Latin American Studies Internship); Model UN and Mock Trial are also competitive club teams. The department is currently staffed by one department chair and one graduate coordinator (both of whom are tenured faculty), thirteen additional tenured/tenure-track faculty, one Administrative Support Coordinator II, and one Administrative Support Assistant II. Part-time faculty vary by quarter but are typically no fewer than three.Key QualificationsAbility 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. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to perform business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track and analyze financial and/or budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference.Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures. Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or its equivalent. Five years of general office support or technical experience. Training at a vocational school or full-time college education may be substituted for up to three years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Salary and BenefitsAnticipated Hiring Range: $48,535- $63,365 annuallyClassification Range: $46,380 - $76,032 annuallyCal 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 PolyCal 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 StatementAt 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 InformationFollowing 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.
