Department and Testing Coordinator - Disability Resource Center

California Polytechnic State University; Vallejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (PERS)

Educational benefits

Job summary

Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California, seeks a Department and Testing Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day administration of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and the testing center. You will manage department operations, budgets, purchasing, personnel support, and the implementation of policies and procedures across sites.

The position provides administrative oversight for the DRC and testing center at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy at the Solano Campus and supports the testing

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to independently anticipate, set, and coordinate multiple work unit priorities and projects with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot standard office and program administration problems and respond to inquiries and requests related to the work area, referring more complex matters as appropriate.
• Ability to take initiative, anticipate problems, and resolve issues in a timely manner, applying independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to develop solutions that are practical, thorough, and at times creative.
• Demonstrated skill in gathering, tracking, and compiling data and information, and presenting it in a concise and organized manner for meetings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the department and testing center.
• Coordinate budgeting, purchasing, and personnel support for the DRC and testing center.
• Provide administrative oversight for policy implementation and reporting.
• Support testing center operations at multiple Cal Poly sites, including the Solano Campus and the San Luis Obispo campus.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Data gathering

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Administrative 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Department and Testing Coordinator - Disability Resource Center

Job no: 560921
Work type: Staff
Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

Job Summary

This position is located at the Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California. Reporting directly to the DRC Director, the Department Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations, coordination, and administration of the department and testing center. This position provides administrative oversight for the Disability Resource Center and the testing center at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy at the Solano Campus and provides support to the testing center at the San Luis Obispo campus. The position provides broad administrative support in areas including departmental operations, budget management, purchasing, personnel support, testing center, and the implementation of policies and procedures.

Department Summary

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) implements federal and state laws by providing support services and academic accommodations to students with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to, disability management, alternative testing, alternative media, accessible technology, transportation coordination, document conversion, note-taking assistance, and information and referral services. The DRC serves students with learning, psychological, physical, and sensory disabilities.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to independently anticipate, set, and coordinate multiple work unit priorities and projects with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot standard office and program administration problems and respond to inquiries and requests related to the work area, referring more complex matters as appropriate.
• Ability to take initiative, anticipate problems, and resolve issues in a timely manner, applying independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to develop solutions that are practical, thorough, and at times creative.
• Demonstrated skill in gathering, tracking, and compiling data and information, and presenting it in a concise and organized manner for meetings and reports.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent. Four years of general office support 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)

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$48,564 - $56,904 Per Year

Classification Range: $48,564 - $70,752 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 22,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Solano Countyto put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities, maritime 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 www.calpoly.edu .

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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 CSUemployee 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 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: September 03, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled