associate director education San Luis Obispo, CA
Job description
Job No: 528741
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Career Education and Equity, reporting to the Executive Director, is responsible for the advancement of Career Services' career education and DEI initiatives to ensure that the most innovative efforts are being implemented to assist students and alumni in their career planning and development.
Department Summary
Career Services' comprehensive programs include career development, planning, counseling, events, recruitment services, employment services and a robust assessment practice. This role is an advocate for Cal Poly academic programs to develop talent pipelines for the State of California.
Key Qualifications
Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, practices, principles and techniques related to career development, career planning, events management and/or employer/alumni/community partners engagement.
Leadership skills, including the ability to establish a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environment that imparts instruction.
Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple projects, meet deadlines, adapt to and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to supervise and effectively lead staff to meet program goals and manage the day-to-day operations of a highly visible program office. Ability to foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative work atmosphere.
High standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality in dealing with various internal and external constituencies and ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups both on- and off-campus.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree or higher and 4 years progressively responsible experience related to career services, career planning and development, recruitment, and employment services.
Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Salary and Benefits
The anticipated hiring range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.
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
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected] .
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.
This position may be Designated under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/528741/associate-director-of-career-education-and-equity .
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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About Cal Poly Corporation
CEO: Cynthia Vizcaíno Villa
Revenue: $25 to $100 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.calpolycorporation.org
Year Founded: 1949
