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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AB374-2VB9 Posted on: 2017-12-0112/01/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-12-31
 

Administrative Support Coordinator I



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Administrative Support Coordinator I


Department: CLA-Theatre & Dance (108900)

College/Division: CLA-College of Liberal Arts

Salary Range: $2,846 to $4,711 per month (Anticipated hiring range: $2,846 to $3,131 per month)

Position Description:
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COORDINATOR I, THEATRE & DANCE DEPARTMENT - The Theatre and Dance Department (TH/DANC) is a major academic unit in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). The department offers a B.A. in Theatre Arts, a minor in Dance, a minor in Theatre, and offers courses to satisfy General Education and Breadth requirements open to all Cal Poly students. The department is currently composed of a department chair (on a 3-year rotation, with 3-year renewable terms), 5 full-time faculty, 10-12 part-time lecturers, and 3 staff (Technical Director, Costume Shop Manager, Administrative Support Coordinator).

The Administrative Support Coordinator provides full-scope administrative support/assistance to the department chair and faculty members, provides direction to students who have interactions with the Theatre and Dance Department, and serves as the first point of contact in the office for students, faculty, staff, and the general public, adhering to FERPA policy in dealing with student information and directing queries to other campus entities as necessary.

The following examples illustrate typical work activities and are not meant to be all inclusive or restrictive:

Department Administration - Provide scheduling, enrollment and curriculum support; coordinate daily operations of the department office, including calendaring, composing routine correspondence and reports; effectively handle sensitive interpersonal situations with parents, students, faculty, staff and administration. Attend departmental meetings and take minutes. Event planning for special events such as guest speakers, Open House, Commencement, Awards, Year End Social and special conferences. Support departmental space by assigning keys, scheduling on calendar, addressing facility issues. Provide lead work to student assistants and administrative support assistant positions as needed.

Budget - Oversee, maintain and reconcile multiple budget accounts; research and resolve discrepancies with fiscal offices; budget analysis and projections to assist Department Chair; design and implement mechanisms to track expenditures; review master payroll certification assuring correctness and approve when requested; track and monitor student payroll; prepare quarterly budget report(s); oversee and reconcile travel and professional development expenses; coordinate production expense disbursements and reimbursements with Spanos Theatre, PAC, CLA Dean's office.

Personnel - Coordinate recruitment process for full and part time faculty; establish and monitor application process; arrange travel and lodging for candidates; coordinate activities pertaining to Retention, Promotion and Tenure (RPT), post tenure review and evaluations of faculty; coordinate staff hiring and evaluation activities; track faculty assignment, document assigned time, and initiate lecturer contracts.

Student Services - Serve as liaison for Theatre majors, Theatre & Dance Minors, other students and faculty interpreting university, college and department policies and procedures; apprise students of policies and procedures as requested; disseminate information via email, correspondence, posting notices, and/or in person.

Facilities - Serve as liaison between department and Facilities Services.

Technology - Update department website with images, faculty/staff information, such as office hours, consulting, etc.


Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
High school diploma or its equivalent. Type 45 wpm. 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)


Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to analyze resource allocation and project needs on a variety of levels as it relates to departmental needs.
  • Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
  • Ability to manage moderately complex scheduling and records; ability to gather, compile data from various sources and maintain detailed records.
  • Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.
  • Ability to provide lead work direction and/or training and assistance to others.
  • Ability to work and maintain a professional and welcoming demeanor in an environment of constant deadlines and interruptions from phone calls or office visitors.
  • 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 so as to allow employees to participate as part of a motivated, productive team.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • 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.
  • Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. Ability to work independently, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform day-to-day and long-range activities, exercise initiative, and establish priorities where specific guidelines may not exist.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
  • Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
  • Experience with Apple Computer System and Applications; i.e. OSX, Safari, Pages, Numbers
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite; i.e. Acrobat, InDesign.
  • Experience with campus specific applications including PeopleSoft, PolyData Dashboards, Cal Poly Jobs, Student Payroll System, Office 365 Calendar and E-mail.
  • Thorough knowledge of budget tracking and projections.

  • Special Conditions:
    ***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

  • Must have ability to safely move and unload boxes of supplies/files and place them in appropriate storage areas. Job may require occasional lifting and/or moving of office supplies and paper (up to 25lbs.).
  • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
  • Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
  • 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 classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

    May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

    Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.

    A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

    Please note: 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. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

  • Review Begin Date: 10-05-2017

    Requisition Number: 104594

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 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 Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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