Administrative Support Assistant - Psychology & Child Development

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the PSY&CD department chair with lead work supervision provided by the respective ASC II this position provides administrative assistance to Department Chair as well as to the Departments Administrative Support Coordinators. The ASA is responsible for providing information and support for administrative tasks related to faculty students and the general public.

The position serves as the initial primary contact for the department and supports faculty students and guests with general information and referrals to appropriate individuals and offices.

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position and is eligible for full benefits including medical dental vision and CalPERS retirement.

Department Summary

The department of Psychology & Child Development (PSY&CD) is dedicated to enhancing the health of individuals families and communities through research education and application of psychological and developmental science. One of the larger departments in the College of Liberal Arts PSY&CD offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and in Child Development as well as a graduate degree in Psychology (MS) and two minors. The department is currently staffed by one department chair one department associate chair one MS program director and a clinic director (all of whom are tenured faculty) 14 additional tenured/tenure-track faculty 28 part-time faculty one ASC II and one ASCI. Our department-affiliated preschool is staffed by a director and two professional staff members as well as student assistants.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Demonstrated competence in understanding interpreting and communicating procedures policies information ideas and instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of office methods procedures and practices.
• Ability to apply independent judgment discretion and initiative to address problems and develop practical thorough and at times creative solutions.
• Ability to perform standard arithmetic functions of a transactional nature including tracking and comparing data purchasing and ordering.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent. Type 45 wpm. Three years of general office support 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.)

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$1687 - $2129 monthly (based on a 20 hour work week)

This position is paid under the 11/12 pay plan where the salary for 11 months is distributed over 12 months. The salary will be received every month. The incumbent will have one month off every year (with pay benefits and vacation/sick leave accrual continuing through the month off). The one month off will beJune.

Classification Range:$3373 - $4966 monthly(based on a 40 hour work week)

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. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .

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. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

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 employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 San Luis Obispo 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.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.