Higher Ed Administrative & Operations Coordinator

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 52,404 - 62,628; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Educational benefits

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking an experienced administrative support specialist for the Experience Industry Management department. This role involves ensuring departmental alignment with university policies, supporting the head, faculty, staff, and students, and managing budgetary tasks as well as event planning.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in higher education administration, enabling effective multitasking and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Five years of general office support or technical experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies independently.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks with time-sensitive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the EIM department.
• Assist with budget support and event planning.
• Manage hiring and payroll processes for student staff.

Skills

Knowledge of higher education policies

Ability to prioritize tasks

Excellent organizational skills

Independence and critical judgment

Adaptability in high-pressure situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking an experienced administrative support specialist for the Experience Industry Management department. This role involves ensuring departmental alignment with university policies, supporting the head, faculty, staff, and students, and managing budgetary tasks as well as event planning.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in higher education administration, enabling effective multitasking and proactive problem-solving.