Executive Assistant to the AVP, Office of Innovation, Industry and Economic Development

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Innovation, Industry & Economic Development, the Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the AVP and serves as a key administrative partner in advancing Cal Poly’s innovation, industry engagement, workforce development, and regional economic development priorities.

Department Summary

The Office of Industry, Innovation and Economic Development (OIIED), serving as a central coordinating entity that aligns the university’s capabilities with regional and statewide priorities in sectors such as clean energy, aerospace, agriculture, maritime, and advanced manufacturing.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex executive schedules, priorities, and logistics with a high level of independence and sound judgment
• Strong coordination and project management skills, including tracking multiple initiatives, deadlines, and follow-ups across stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare briefing materials and interact professionally with diverse constituents
• Experience organizing meetings and events, including logistics, agendas, stakeholder coordination, and post-meeting follow-through
• Knowledge of administrative and operational processes such as budgeting, travel coordination, reimbursements, and documentation management

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required education 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: $88,224 - $95,496 annually

Classification Range: $69,564 - $101,340 annually

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 i