College Corps Administrative Coordinator

Cal Poly Corporation; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave, vacation, and 14 paid

Job summary

Cal Poly Partners in California is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium College Corps program. You will oversee front desk operations, coordinate events, manage social media and marketing materials, and assist with reporting and accounting duties.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, data organization, and collaboration with host campuses, staff, and partners to ensure compliance with program requirements and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university.
• Minimum two (2) years of office, accounting, or customer support experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Create Suite and social media platforms.
• Experience in social media management, marketing, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative functions of the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium College Corps program at Cal Poly, for its student fellows, consortium and community host partners.
• Provide financial support to Assistant Director, and Administrative Analyst in processing invoices for payment (Accounts Payable), Deposits (Accounts Receivable), reconcile P-card for payment request and prepare travel claims for reimbursement/payment
• Reconcile vendor statements to paid/outstanding invoices.
• Lead planning and logistics for annual College Corps events: space reservations, scheduling, communications, hosting, registrations, day-of logistics.
• Serve as primary contact to California Volunteers event contractors: coordination of regional Mid-Year event
• Assist the Administrative Analyst to recruit, train and supervise student assistants for the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium
• Develop and implement social media content calendars aligned with program goals.
• Create engaging posts and graphics for various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate the development of marketing materials such as flyers, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
• Coordinate promotional activities to raise awareness and participation in program initiatives in collaboration with divisional marketing specialists and utilizing campus brand guidelines
• Maintain office operations; order and stock supplies, inventory control, coordinate facility maintenance needs, mail distribution, and organization of file system and access.
• Ensure office equipment is operating and properly maintained, arrange for necessary maintenance/repairs as needed.
• Coordinate distribution and collection of program materials across campus departments and partner sites.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document key takeaways and follow-up actions.
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries related to member placements, site logistics, and program operations, consulting with leadership on complex or sensitive issues.
• Assist the Administrative Analyst/Coordinator team, as needed with HR functions related to the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and timekeeping of College Corps students.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Attend training and maintain skill currency as appropriate to safely and effectively complete assignments.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Job Description:

The Cal Poly Leadership & Service area consists of the Center for Leadership, the Center for Service in Action, Clubs & Organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life and the College Corps Program which support the development of student leadership and service on campus and in the surrounding community. Their events and services encourage leadership skill development and competency, assumption of leadership and service roles, community building and collaboration, and the continuation of service to one’s community after graduation. We are committed to supporting the academic success of students by fostering the development of integrity and problem-solving skills; teaching self-empowerment and personal responsibility; and providing students with opportunities to learn and practice the fundamental principles of good citizenship, responsible leadership, and the importance of connection and respect in a global society.

Under the direction of the AmeriCorps Programs Assistant Director, the Administrative Coordinator provides support to the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium College Corps Program at Cal Poly. The Administrative Coordinator provides high-quality customer service, interprets and applies existing policies and procedures, maintains attention to detail and timeliness, and supports reporting, bookkeeping, and accounting duties.

This role provides general administrative support for College Corps including but not limited to; front desk and office organization, social media management, marketing, communications, and event logistics coordination to ensure College Corps program maintains operational efficiency and compliance with program requirements. With the support of leadership, the Administrative Coordinator leads coordination of College Corps events and logistics and supports the recruitment, training, and daily supervision of student assistants working with the team. This position works with partner campuses, host agencies, staff and faculty stakeholders, and Corps members to collect and organize data to ensure the compliance with reporting and other requirements for the grants that support these programs, and their potential ongoing renewal. All staff of the College Corps program team should be committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of students, assessing risk for member activities and working conditions of members, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with constituents on- and off-campus, and performs effectively under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate administrative functions of the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium College Corps program at Cal Poly, for its student fellows, consortium and community host partners.

• Provide financial support to Assistant Director, and Administrative Analyst in processing invoices for payment (Accounts Payable), Deposits (Accounts Receivable), reconcile P-card for payment request and prepare travel claims for reimbursement/payment

• Reconcile vendor statements to paid/outstanding invoices.

• With support from the College Corps Administrative Analyst and Coordinator team, Lead planning and logistics for annual College Corps events: space reservations, scheduling, communications, hosting, registrations, day-of logistics.

• Serve as primary contact to California Volunteers event contractors: coordination of regional Mid-Year event

• Assist the Administrative Analyst to recruit, train and supervise student assistants for the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium

• Develop and implement social media content calendars aligned with program goals.

• Create engaging posts and graphics for various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

• Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities and respond to inquiries.

• Coordinate the development of marketing materials such as flyers, newsletters, and digital campaigns.

• Coordinate promotional activities to raise awareness and participation in program initiatives in collaboration with divisional marketing specialists and utilizing campus brand guidelines

• Maintain office operations; order and stock supplies, inventory control, coordinate facility maintenance needs, mail distribution, and organization of file system and access.

• Ensure office equipment is operating and properly maintained, arrange for necessary maintenance/repairs as needed.

• Coordinate distribution and collection of program materials across campus departments and partner sites.

• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document key takeaways and follow-up actions.

• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries related to member placements, site logistics, and program operations, consulting with leadership on complex or sensitive issues.

• Assist the Administrative Analyst/Coordinator team, as needed with HR functions related to the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and timekeeping of College Corps students.

• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Attend training and maintain skill currency as appropriate to safely and effectively complete assignments.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university.

• Minimum two (2) years of office, accounting, or customer support experience.

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.Therefore, candidates without a bachelor’s degree may qualify with a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible, directly related experience in administrative support, program coordination, accounting/financial support, customer service, student services, or a related field.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Create Suite and social media platforms.

• Experience in social media management, marketing, or related fields preferred.

• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet timelines.

• Ability to manage tasks, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff at each partner agency, including the campus presidential level, the Office of the Governor of the State of California, university community, including students, faculty and staff, and the public.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• A background check is required for all regular benefited positions.

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• 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 inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials.

• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.

• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.

• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Hiring Range:

$25.85 - $28/hour

If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Cal Poly Partners, an equal employment opportunity employer, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. The University actively encourages applications of all qualified individuals.

The department will evaluate experience and education to determine placement into appropriate position level. Subject to continued grant/center funding.

Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.

Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CP Partners cover a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.

All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.

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Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.

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