Assistant Director, AmeriCorps Program

Assistant Director, AmeriCorps Program

201000759

Temporary

06/01/2026

$82,000 - $92,000 annually

Full Time

The Cal Poly Leadership & Service area consists of AmeriCorps Programs, the Center for Leadership, the Center for Service in Action, Clubs & Organizations and Fraternity & Sorority Life, which supports the development of student leadership and service on campus and in the surrounding community. Their events and services encourage leadership skill development and
competency, assumption of leadership and service roles, community building and collaboration, and the continuation of service to one’s community after graduation. We are committed to supporting the academic success of students by fostering the development of integrity and problems solving skills; teaching self-empowerment and personal responsibility; and
providing students with opportunities to learn and practice the fundamental principles of good citizenship, responsible leadership, and the importance of connection and respect in a global society.

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Leadership & Service, the Assistant Director assumes responsibility for managing all facets of the AmeriCorps programs, including the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium and the AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure Program (VIP). The Assistant Director provides oversight for the development and implementation of these programs, and manages the working relationships with partner campuses, host agencies, staff and faculty stakeholders, and Corps members. This position will directly manage and oversee the AmeriCorps team, including Program Coordinators, Operations Analyst, Administrative Assistant, and all program interns. In addition, the position has the responsibility for ensuring compliance with reporting and other requirements for the grants that support these programs,
and their potential ongoing renewal. All staff of the AmeriCorps Programs team should be committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of students, assessing risk for member activities and working conditions of members, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with constituents on- and off-campus, and performs effectively under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands.

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field

(graduate degree may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience).

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet constant timelines.
• Highly motivated and flexible.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and other systems and software.
• Ability to use office equipment including copier, fax, and telephone system.
• Ability to maintain financial processes and invoice payment tracking.
• Commitment to quality customer service.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to successfully work independently, organizing own work and coordinating work activities of others.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff at each partner agency, including

the campus presidential level, the Office of the Governor of the State of California, university, including students,
faculty and staff, and the public.

• Ability to travel as needed to assess work sites, meet with stakeholders, and occasional professional development.
• Ability to work some evening or weekend hours, as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• A background check is required for all regular benefited positions.
• 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.

Program Management – manage all AmeriCorps programs including reporting, marketing, recruitment and management ofteam members and host agencies, budget, and resources as appropriate.

• Provide oversight and management of the Coastal California Civic Leadership Consortium and AmeriCorps.

Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP), including, but not limited to performance metrics, grant compliance, fiscalaccountability, and budget management.

• Supervise, manage, and develop AmeriCorps Programs staff, members, and interns.
• Identify and train professional staff on procedural issues and the provisions of risk assessments for activities,student conduct and behavior. Respond to university and partner inquiries involving members and host agencyplacements, challenges, and successes.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of the AmeriCorps VIP members and College CorpsFellows.
• Plan and implement comprehensive training plans for AmeriCorps VIP members and College Corps Fellows.
• Serve as a member of the Leadership & Service department Lead Team.
• Contribute to short and long-term goal setting and strategic planning for the Leadership & Service Department thatsupports the priorities for the University and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Oversee the host agency recognition process and related policies and procedures including risk assessment andevaluation of position descriptions and work assignments for member placement.
• Coordinate the creation/revision of evaluative systems and tools to assess impact and measure achievement ofdesired learning outcomes based on Cal Poly goals and standards.
• Mentor members in their efforts to affect positive changes within their organizations by consulting onorganizational dynamics, conflict resolution, and other strategies for effective leadership.
• Meet with host agencies and members to ensure university and partners’ objectives, requirements, and safetymeasures are understood prior to recognition.
• Represent the AmeriCorps programs to the public, media and off-campus organizations.
• Collect and report operational and assessment data related to members and host agencies (e.g., participation,impact).
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Attend training and maintain skill currency as appropriate to safely and effectively complete assignments.

Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.

Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CPP covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.

All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.

EEO/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer

04/18/2025

Yes

04/18/2025