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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is hiring a Lead Coordinator for Student Success Initiatives - Culture and Institutional Excellence to run the BEACoN Research Program and the CIX student intern team within the Department of Culture and Institutional Excellence. The role independently manages the program's operations, budget, and strategic growth while backing wider student success work tied to Hispanic-Serving Institution and Black Student Success Initiative efforts.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day operations of the BEACoN Research Program, including faculty and student engagement, assessment, and recruitment
Handle communications and budget management for the BEACoN Research Program
Oversee the CIX student intern program
Support mini-grant programs and cross-campus partnerships, including initiatives tied to the Cal Poly Solano campus
Independently manage financial and operational processes to sustain and scale student success initiatives
Requires graduation from a four-year college or university plus 3 years of technical or administrative experience, with substitutions allowed for either
Requires a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one by date of hire
Pays an anticipated hiring range of $74,160-$85,188 per year, with a broader classification range of $63,288-$92,208
Includes health, dental, and vision insurance plus Public Employees' Retirement System participation and educational benefits
Subject to a background check, including a criminal records check, before employment begins

Lead Coordinator for Student Success Initiatives - Culture and Institutional Excellence Full Description

Position Details

Job no: 560885
Work type: Staff
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

The Lead Coordinator for Student Success Initiatives oversees the BEACoN Research Program and CIX student intern team, and supports university-wide initiatives that expand student success, equitable access, and high-impact learning opportunities.

The primary responsibility of the Lead Coordinator for Student Success Initiatives is the management and operational oversight of the BEACoN Research Program, including coordination of program operations, faculty and student engagement, assessment, recruitment, communications, budget management, and strategic program growth. The position also oversees the CIX student intern program and provides administrative and programmatic support for broader student success initiatives connected to Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) efforts, Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) strategies, mini-grant programs, and cross-campus partnerships, including initiatives connected to the Cal Poly Solano campus. In addition, the incumbent independently manages financial and operational processes to support the sustainability, coordination, and strategic scaling of student success initiatives across the university.

Department Summary

Under the Division of University Personnel, The Department of Culture and Institutional Excellence (CIX) advances institutional excellence by supporting programs, initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen faculty, staff, and student success, equitable access, campus culture and high-impact educational experiences across the university.

Key Qualifications

Ability to take initiative and to independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform complex, project oriented administrative and program functions from initiation through completion in situations involving numerous and diverse demands, with full accountability for end results.
Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, and applicable regulations pertaining to the assigned programs, and the ability to learn, interpret, and independently apply a wide variety of university policies and procedures, including in situations where specific guidelines or precedents may not exist.
Skill in the research, development, and evaluation of program policies and procedures, including the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of operational and participation data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques, and of budget policies and procedures, including the ability to perform business mathematics, track and reconcile financial data, and make accurate projections using basic statistical and analytical techniques.
Working knowledge of procurement and financial processes, including purchasing systems, ProCard reconciliation, reimbursements, and vendor and participant payment coordination.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university. Three years of technical or administrative experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials

Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $74,160 - $85,188 per year

Classification Range: $63,288 - $92,208 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: September 11, 2026 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

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