Office Analyst - University Honors Program

Job Summary

The Honors Program Analyst is supervised by and reports to the Director of the University Honors Program. The principal activities of the Honors Program Analyst include, but are not limited to: manage all program financial accounts; hire and supervise student employees; plan and schedule Honors courses; track and record the progress and performance of Honors students, analyze student data including persistence and graduation rates; implement and analyze program assessments; administer Honors student recruitment and admissions efforts; maintain the Honors website and other communications; plan and coordinate Honors Program events; coordinate and administer joint activities, events, and programs with partner campus organizations such as Kennedy Library, University Housing, Study Abroad Program, Student Community Services, and ASI; and, publicizing Honors program activities and achievements. This position is also responsible for providing direct support to the Honors Director, including matters that involve the application of policies and resolution of complex problems and sensitive matters.

Department Summary

Cal Poly’s University Honors Program (UHP) provides an academically enriched learning experience for the University’s most outstanding and highly motivated students. It brings together students, faculty, and friends of the University to seek challenges, participate in experiential and interdisciplinary learning, grow as individuals, and expand the boundaries of their academic potential. The UHP currently serves approximately 500 students from all six colleges under the supervision of the Honors Director. The majority of instruction in UHP relies on faculty outside of the program. UHP collaborates with different campus departments to schedule courses and recruit instructors. With a current plan to grow enrollment, the long-term vision for Cal Poly’s University Honors Program has two broad goals, to become the place on campus where 1) Cal Poly’s most talented and motivated students elevate the doing in developing the skills needed to tackle real issues facing the diverse communities they come from and 2) faculty experiment with pedagogical and curricular innovation to support student learning & critical thinking.

Key Qualifications

• Skilled in use of desktop and online software, university web design software and hardware programs and computing systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendaring, databases, on-line systems, web research and file sharing. Demonstrated experience creating and using spreadsheets to extract and analyze data with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; detail-oriented, creative, inquisitive, persistent, and self-motivated in applying research and analytical abilities in meaningful ways to support student success and retention.
• Ability to perform business math, analyze data and make accurate projections requiring some inference.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise initiative, supervise and establish work priorities, make independent decisions and exercise sound judgement
• Eagerness and capacity to learn and adapt quickly to new technology, software, situations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively compile and maintain records, prepare reports and summaries, write and present reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to independently organize and plan multiple work unit priorities and projects and provide lead work direction and/or training and guidance to others.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually (based on a 30 hour work week)

Classification Range: $46,548 - $89,856 annually (based on a 40 hour work week)

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.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: Mar 18 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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• California Polytechnic State University

• 805-756-2236

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