Administrative Coordinator - Office of Research

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

11d•$52,404 - $76,344•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Coordinator is an integral member of the Office of Research team, helping ensure that the Office operates smoothly, responsively, and effectively. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of activities, including purchasing and financial processing, event coordination, personnel and office administration, and day-to-day operations, while working closely with leadership and colleagues who are committed to supporting Cal Poly’s research community. The Office of Research advances excellence in research and creative activity at Cal Poly, supporting the university’s mission and California’s economic and civic vitality. Our collaborative team provides the administrative, financial, and compliance infrastructure that enables faculty, staff, and students to pursue impactful work—from proposal development and sponsored programs administration to industry partnerships and support for centers and institutes.

Requirements

Ability to analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions, including problems that require research, analysis, and evaluation of information and ingenuity in developing solutions.
Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work unit projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing demands and firm deadlines, and to make independent decisions on day-to-day operations.
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation, ensure procedural compliance, and monitor administrative and operational deadlines.
Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels within and outside the university, including highly sensitive situations, and to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse campus and community constituents while exercising tact, diplomacy, and a high degree of confidentiality.
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Type 45 wpm.
Five 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).
Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
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.