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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 8 hours ago

Program Analyst - Cal Poly Scholars

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$64K/yr - $76K/yr

1+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Program Analyst serves as a resource for tracking, assessing, analyzing, and reporting on the academic and community engagement of Cal Poly Scholars and is responsible for developing assessments and creating reports to evaluate program effectiveness.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as an internal and external resource for tracking, assessing, analyzing, and reporting academic and community engagement of Cal Poly Scholars, and effectiveness of program initiatives for Cal Poly Scholars, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and TRIO Achievers

Develop assessments, acquire and analyze data, create annual reports and contribute to publications, reports, presentations, and newsletters

Maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of constituencies including, but not limited to, students, faculty, and staff – especially in EOP and TRIO Achievers

Qualification

Data analysisMS Excel proficiencyStatistical softwareCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Ability to research and analyze information and to apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative in recommending appropriate solutions to resolve problems

Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and descriptive statistics. Functional proficiency in MS Excel and/or general statistical software

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

Demonstrated 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 a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds

Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing, including thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university

One year of technical or administrative experience

A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System

Educational benefits for eligible employees

Company

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.

Founded in 1901

San Luis Obispo, California, USA

1001-5000 employees