Assessment and Curriculum Coordinator - Academic Programs and Planning

Job Summary

This position provides comprehensive administrative, clerical, and programmatic support within the Office of Academic Programs and Planning (APP). It plays a key role in coordinating assessment activities, supporting governance committees, assisting with curriculum and policy processes, and maintaining effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. The position also manages departmental operations, including scheduling, purchasing, and technology support, while contributing to initiatives that promote program improvement and student success. The role reports directly to the Executive Director of Academic Programs and Planning.

Department Summary

The Office of Academic Programs and Planning (APP) is a key component of the division of Academic Affairs. Its mission is to promote student success through partnering with departments and colleges to develop, deliver, and continuously improve academic programs; and to collaborate with the Academic Senate to develop, implement, and review academic policies. APP’s responsibilities include facilitating academic planning for new and existing degree programs, managing the accreditation and program review process for all of Cal Poly’s academic programs, managing the assessment of student learning, providing administrative oversight for the University’s General Education and Instructionally Related Activities programs, implementing systemwide, California State University initiatives, and creating reports to meet all accountability requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Provide administrative and clerical support for assessment-related communication, programming, and outreach with faculty, staff, departments, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, presentations, minutes, summaries, review and archiving of materials for APP, the General Education Governance Board (GEGB), the Instructionally-Related Activities Advisory Committee (IRAAC), the Academic Assessment Council (AAC), and other governance or advisory groups.
• Assist faculty and departments with assessment of student learning, including program learning objectives, Cal Poly’s six core competencies, and support for national surveys (NSSE, BCSSE, FSSE).
• Serve as a campus resource in the review and assessment of curriculum criteria for Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)/Transfer Model Curricula (TMC), coordinate with college advisors and the CSU Chancellor’s Office on related reporting.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent. Type 45 wpm. Five (5) years of general office support experience 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.)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Experience working in an educational organization.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $54,516- $66,456 Per Year

Classification Range: $52,404 - $76,344 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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 .

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: Nov 12 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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• California Polytechnic State University

• 805-756-2236

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