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Clerical & Administrative Support Opportunities

California State University
San Luis Obispo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2025

About the role

 

Job Summary

Cal Poly is seeking dedicated individuals interested in Clerical and Administrative positions.

The appointments vary in classification, salary, and length (not exceeding 90 days) and provide varying levels of general office, clerical, and secretarial support for students, faculty, and/or staff.

This pool will be used to notify interested applicants when new Clerical and Administrative opportunities become available. Sign up here to indicate your interest in full-time or part-time emergency hire roles (90 day appointments).

Key Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation 
  • Working knowledge of standard office software packages including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail and calendaring systems 
  • Experience with web page development and maintenance 
  • Excellent customer service skills 
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment 
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations and to interact effectively with a diverse population
  • Ability to quickly learn basic university infrastructure, policies and procedures 

Education and Experience

  • Education and Experience:
    • Completion of a high school program or its equivalent.
    • General office support or technical experience (experience requirement may vary based on the opportunity)

Salary 

  • Varies by assignment

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.

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