Job Summary Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Diversity and Belonging, and with lead work direction from the BAEC Coordinator, this position provides support services to BAEC participants and assists in conducting outreach to affinity clubs and organizations to support the transition and retention of students within the Black diaspora at Cal Poly. This position helps to create a community for these students where they are connected and empowered to succeed. This Assistant Coordinator will assist with strategic programs and initiatives using research-based best practices to close the Equity Gap for Black-identifying students. This position will ultimately support with program oversight and coordination.
This is a one year, benefits eligible position. The position may be extended based on available funding.
Department Summary Student Diversity and Belonging (SDAB) is a collaborative sub-division of community centers that serve an active role in creating a culturally enriching environment at Cal Poly’s campus and in San Luis Obispo. We instill understandings of diversity and inclusive excellence by facilitating identity-affirming spaces of belonging and student-centered programming, student support services, and peer educational learning opportunities. Our unit is comprised of the following campus community centers: Black Academic Excellence Center (BAEC), Dream Center, Gender Equity Center (GEC), Latinx/e Center for Academic Success and Achievement (La CASA), MultiCultural Center (MCC), Men & Masculinities Center, Native American and Indigenous Cultural Center (NAICC) and Pride Center.
Key Qualifications - Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned.
- Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
- Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- General knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
- Ability to speak publicly to large groups.
Education and Experience - Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field. One year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.
- Equivalent amounts of graduate level job-related education may be substituted for the required experience.
- Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $51,228 - $56,000 Per Year
Classification Range: $51,228.00 - $72,480.00 Per Year
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: Sep 23 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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