Building Operations Analyst - Kennedy Library

Job Summary

Reporting to the Personnel and Resource Senior Manager, the Building Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the Robert E. Kennedy Library facilities. This position serves as the primary contact and coordinator for all building-related matters, including initiating and overseeing maintenance requests, managing space logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The coordinator is responsible for coordinating complex building projects, managing facility access, and maintaining essential operational records. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service to foster a functional, respectful, and inclusive environment for library staff, students, and campus partners.

The expected work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 11:45 am - 8:15 pm.

Department Summary

The Library Administrative Services department is one of four departments in the Robert E. Kennedy Library. This department provides comprehensive support in the areas of scheduling, fiscal reconciliation, building operations, website maintenance, event planning, recruitment and personnel management.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of building maintenance, safety procedures, and general facility operations, particularly within an academic or institutional setting.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex logistical tasks, such as office moves, event setups, and maintenance schedules, ensuring smooth completion and adherence to timelines.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain focus amidst frequent interruptions, and ensure accuracy in detailed tasks.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing professional and courteous customer service, utilizing tact and diplomacy to navigate sensitive situations and promote a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Competency in using various computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheets, online systems, email, and calendaring software for record-keeping and communication.
• Ability to accurately maintain comprehensive records, manage building-related data, and track relevant documentation.

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: $60,000 - $63,300 Per Year

Classification Range: $46,548 - $89,856 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.

Advertised: Jul 24 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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• California Polytechnic State University

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