Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs, the Study Abroad Coordinator will serve as the main coordinator and liaison for the Solano campus, providing complex student study abroad advising and facilitating program development for faculty at both Solano and SLO campuses. This position serves as a primary point person for new departmental programs at Solano and SLO, as well as for shared initiatives within the California State University system. The coordinator acts as the primary campus coordinator for study abroad health, safety, and compliance, and oversees a suite of scholarships. 

This position coordinates and facilitates pre-departure/health and safety training for students for study away programs on both campuses. The position takes the lead in specific study abroad program areas, the incumbent provides general and program-specific study abroad advising, guides faculty and staff through new program development, supports marketing and outreach, risk management, orientations and re-entry, program assessment and event planning. As part of a collaborative team, the coordinator assists in standardizing pre-departure orientations for faculty-led and departmental programs, working to ensure Cal Poly’s orientation and re-entry programming (online and in person)  follows standards of good practice in international education to increase the intercultural competency and cultural humility of our students. This position performs complex Student Services professional work characterized by independent student advisement and guidance in individual and group settings, working actively and independently with Cal Poly faculty, staff, students, and campus offices. The Study Abroad Program Coordinator provides a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, and professional skills and knowledge in study abroad, as well as a general understanding of the interrelationships and the need for coordinated action within the International Center. 

This is a 1-Year full-time temporary position and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.

Department Summary

The primary mission of the Cal Poly International Center (CPIC) to provide leadership and coordination for international activities and programs and to serve as a catalyst for internationalization efforts at Cal Poly. The CPIC maintains administrative authority and university-wide oversight of international engagement and initiatives supported by the campus. The department is committed to providing equity and access to services and programs for the populations it serves, including students studying abroad and international students and scholars at Cal Poly. The CPIC provides support to campus efforts in internationalizing the curriculum and in creating global partnerships.  

Key Qualifications

• Utilizing thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior, possess an excellent ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student related matters. 
• Ability to independently and logically analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action while interpreting, communicating and applying policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions and make decisions while understanding implications to other program or service areas.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism, this includes the ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within diverse populations and backgrounds.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
• A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $66,480 - $73,872 per year

Classification Range: $66,480 - $94,716 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. 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 20,000 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 Poly’s 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 calpoly.edu.

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, 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. 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 information. Current 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 sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee 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.

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.  Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.