College Corps Administrative Coordinator

Cal Poly Partners; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Partners is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium College Corps program at Cal Poly. You will handle front desk operations, social media, marketing, and event logistics to ensure program compliance and efficiency.

You will collaborate with leadership and campus partners, recruit and supervise student assistants, and assist HR tasks related to recruitment, onboarding, and timekeeping.

Qualifications

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

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, deposits, and travel reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements to paid/outstanding invoices and manage accounts receivable/payable.
• Lead planning and logistics for annual College Corps events: space reservations, scheduling, registrations, and on-site logistics.
• Serve as primary contact to event contractors and assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of student assistants.
• Develop and implement social media content calendars aligned with program goals and brand guidelines.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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