Programs Analytics & Administration Specialist

Cal Poly; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly, located in San Luis Obispo, seeks an Administrative Analyst for the Programs unit within SEMSS to deliver analytical and operational support across multiple student-success programs. The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement to inform decision-making.

The incumbent will develop dashboards, maintain SOPs, and coordinate cross-functional projects, reporting to the Programs Director.

Qualifications

• Ability to research, compile, and analyze information; apply policies; and prepare recommendations for management.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and make projections using business math and descriptive statistics.
• Compile, write, and present reports, dashboards, and operational summaries for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, assessment, reporting, fiscal coordination, systems support, and project coordination for the Programs unit.
• Develop and maintain shared infrastructure: standardized reporting, budget reconciliation, systems documentation, annual calendar, and SOP library.
• Maintain confidentiality and serve as internal resource on policy matters for SEMSS leadership and university partners.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Policy analysis

Reporting & dashboards

Budget & reconciliation

Data interpretation

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Cal Poly, located in San Luis Obispo, seeks an Administrative Analyst for the Programs unit within SEMSS to deliver analytical and operational support across multiple student-success programs. The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement to inform decision-making.

The incumbent will develop dashboards, maintain SOPs, and coordinate cross-functional projects, reporting to the Programs Director.