Position Summary The Administrative Support Coordinator will provide clerical and administrative support for the joint SDSU/CGU (Claremont Graduate University) Ph.D. Program in Education and the SDSU Math/Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) and reports to the Director for both programs.
Day-to-day responsibilities include such activities as responding to faculty, students, prospective students, and general public inquiries; maintaining budgets and processing expenditures and contracts; maintaining databases, websites, and manuals; scheduling meetings; scheduling and making all arrangements for events, and arranging for travel and reimbursements for both programs. Additionally, for the Ph.D. program, this role will oversee the application process, schedule doctoral classes and monitor enrollments, and in collaboration with CGU staff schedule oral and dissertation defense meetings. This role will communicate extensively with personnel at SDSU and CGU in order to meet the stated mission of the program. Additionally, for the MSTI program, this role will represent the program and collaborate with faculty in the College of Sciences and local school district personnel.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Department Summary The College of Education prepares skilled personnel for positions in teaching, administration, counseling, and other roles in Pre-K-12 schools, community colleges/postsecondary education, public agencies, and the entrepreneurial sector. We serve urban, suburban, and rural communities richly diverse in culture, language, and ability/disability through partnerships designed to improve the life outcomes of children, youth, adults, and their families. The College has one school, the School of Teacher Education, and six departments - Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education; Child and Family Development; Counseling and School Psychology; Educational Leadership; Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education; and Special Education.
The College offers a joint Ph.D. program with Claremont Graduate University and an independent Ed.D. There are 85 tenured/tenure-track faculty, more than 120 lecturers, and 36 full-time staff and administrators. We serve over 2,000 full-time equivalent students on the state side. College programs are accredited by national accrediting organizations in teacher education, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. The College houses the SDSU Math/Science Teacher Initiative with the goal of increasing the number of mathematics and science teachers credentialed at SDSU.
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Education and Experience Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.
These qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.
Key Qualifications - Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
- Experience working with budgets.
- Experience working at a front desk.
- Excellent communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $3,680 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,680 - $5,783 per month.
Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .
Principles of Community
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Supplemental Information Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on August 5, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by August 4, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
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.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .
SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Eurick Hilario at echilario@sdsu.edu.
Advertised: Jul 19 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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