Strategic Lead Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking a Lead Coordinator for Student Success Initiatives to oversee the BEACoN Research Program and the CIX intern team. The role includes coordinating operations, faculty and student engagement, and budget management to expand high-impact learning opportunities.

The position also supports alignment with HSIs, BSSI strategies, mini-grants, and cross-campus partnerships, including Cal Poly Solano initiatives, while independently

Qualifications

• Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage complex, project-oriented administrative and program functions from initiation through completion.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations; ability to interpret and apply them across varied programs.
• Skill in researching, developing, and evaluating program policies with data-driven conclusions.
• Understanding of budget policies, financial tracking, and basic statistical techniques.
• Experience with procurement and financial processes, including ProCard reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BEACoN Research Program operations, engagement of faculty and students, assessment, recruitment, communications, and budget management; drive strategic growth.
• Supervise the CIX student intern program and support broader student success initiatives across campus, including HSIs and cross-campus partnerships.
• Manage financial and operational processes to sustain and scale student success initiatives university-wide.

Skills

Initiative & project management

Policy interpretation

Policy research & evaluation

Budget & financial analysis

Procurement & ProCard processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking a Lead Coordinator for Student Success Initiatives to oversee the BEACoN Research Program and the CIX intern team. The role includes coordinating operations, faculty and student engagement, and budget management to expand high-impact learning opportunities.

The position also supports alignment with HSIs, BSSI strategies, mini-grants, and cross-campus partnerships, including Cal Poly Solano initiatives, while independently