Job Summary

The Learning Experience Specialist is part of the EOD department which is dedicated to supporting an engaged, innovative and competitive workforce and organization that is strategically positioned to enhance the effectiveness of Cal Poly and maximize the success of our students.  Reporting to the Senior Director for Employee Experience and Organization Development, the Learning Experience Specialist is responsible for supporting Cal Poly’s strategic goals by designing and developing instructional content, leading and promoting the use of our learning management system (LMS), managing our website and social media presence, developing strategic learning plans, identifying and analyzing metrics including utilizing the LMS and campus people management platforms for reporting, and assessing campus learning and development needs. The specialist actively coordinates and leads workshops, activities and programs; manages reporting and data analysis efforts; partners with team members to align and continuously improve; and collaborates with campus stakeholders to advocate for a learning culture.  

Department Summary

The Human Resources (HR) and Employee & Organization Development (EOD) departments within University Personnel at Cal Poly lead workplace strategies that enable our approximately 3000 employees (staff, faculty and management) to thrive in their roles.  Through traditional practices like recruitment, benefits, employee relations, information systems and performance management to strategic practices like professional development, organization development, workforce planning, and engagement, HR and EOD are dedicated to cultivating the excellence of all employees.  

Key Qualifications

• Strong project management skills in developing, coordinating, delivering and refining high quality learning.  Demonstrated skill in developing projects and activities of high complexity which require the utilization of effective organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and consult with individuals at all organizational levels by establishing business partner and stakeholder relationships based on personal credibility, trust, and respect.
• Demonstrated skill utilizing a variety of methods to discover, capture, and distribute available information and resources to provide learners with targeted, high-quality intellectual assets including social media and newsletter artifacts.
• Demonstrated skill with a variety of current Learning Management Systems (LMS), and demonstrated skill in applying a variety of learning technologies and online publishing programs to address specific learning and performance needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in the independent design and development of informal and formal learning solutions to meet organizational needs.  Skill in analyzing and selecting the most appropriate strategy, methodologies and technologies to maximize the learning experience and impact.
• Demonstrated ability to independently extract broad organizational patterns from detailed information and disparate sources with a proven track record of aligning development activities to support and influence long-term objectives.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Four years 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: $85,000 - $101,340 Per Year

Classification Range: $66,444 - $120,168 Per Year

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 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.