Position Summary

The Department Coordinator in the College of Education will provide coordination and administrative support for an academic department consisting of five graduate programs: Community Based Block; Marriage and Family Therapy; School Counseling; School Psychology; Education with a concentration in Counseling, and an undergraduate minor program in Counseling and Social Change. These programs function semi-autonomously, and the Department Coordinator will work with the Chair and the various graduate advisors to complete the necessary work related to each program. The position serves as a point of contact for all guests visiting the Department including prospective students, current students, staff, and faculty.  Work is performed independently, and the Department Coordinator must be able to effectively handle highly sensitive situations and interpersonal interactions at all levels. 

The position will perform all department clerical and administrative tasks including purchasing, travel paperwork, expense reimbursements, helping visitors and callers, calendaring, event/meeting engagements, facilities requests, correspondence and mailings, entering data into databases, maintaining files, supervising student assistants, and managing the various budgets.  They will also develop class schedule drafts, maintain the  master class schedule, and ensure that the department is meeting all program and fiscal obligations. The Department Coordinator will also have the responsibility to process faculty appointment paperwork ensuring that all contractual obligations have been met. 

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 Department of Counseling and School Psychology (CSP) prepares culturally competent and compassionate professionals at the graduate level to provide leadership in school counseling, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, and community counseling. In addition, the Department engages undergraduates in the social sciences in theoretical and professional knowledge and skills in counseling, social change and social justice with the option of an undergraduate minor. CSP is an interdisciplinary department committed to working towards equity, economic, and social justice within the College and University, our professions, and throughout the broader society. The Department currently has 15 tenure/tenure-track faculty and approximately 8 lecturers, teaching associates and graduate assistants. 

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 life outcomes of children, youth, adults, and their families. 

San Diego State University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution that resides on Kumeyaay land. A commitment to these students as well as other minorities that have been historically underrepresented and underserved in education (e.g., African American, Latinx, Native American, Southeast Asian) is a key commitment to our college.

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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

• Experience working with a highly diverse student population in a higher education setting is preferred. 
• Experience working in a counseling or student affairs environment is preferred. 
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices. 
• Ability to compose correspondence and standard reports. 
• Expertise in using office software packages, technology, and systems
• Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference.
• Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,043 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: $3,865 - $6,336 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 May 13, 2024.  To receive full consideration, apply by May 12, 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 Tina Deesen at tdeesen@sdsu.edu.