JDP Program Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

Position Summary

The JDP Program Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the academic, operational, and administrative success of a joint doctoral program (JDP). Working closely with the JDP Director, College leadership, and campus partners, this position coordinates a wide range of academic processes, faculty support functions, and business operations. The role also serves as a key liaison between SDSU and UCSD partners, as well as internal units such as the Graduate Division, Psychology Department, and JDP Training Clinic. With responsibility for supporting accreditation efforts and maintaining complex workflows, this position is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative, multi-institutional academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic and faculty processes, including scheduling, documentation, and personnel-related workflows.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison with SDSU and UCSD partners, ensuring effective communication and program coordination.
• Support accreditation activities, including documentation, compliance tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Manage business and financial coordination in collaboration with College Care teams and campus partners.
• Maintain accurate records, data systems, and communications to support efficient operations and policy compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Support a unique joint doctoral program that bridges two leading research institutions.
• Work closely with faculty, students, and partners across SDSU and UCSD.
• Contribute to accreditation and academic excellence in a high-impact graduate program.
• Apply organizational, analytical, and communication skills in a complex, collaborative environment.
• Join a mission-driven academic community committed to research, education, and student success.

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Position Information

• 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.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

Psychology is one of the largest departments at the university, and among the joint doctoral programs in which SDSU participates, the Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Clinical Psychology is the largest. The Employing Unit provides comprehensive informational, administrative, operational, and accreditation support services for the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. These services support faculty who teach and mentor within the program as well as current students and alumni.

The program includes more than 170 affiliated faculty members from the SDSU Department of Psychology, the SDSU School of Public Health, and the UCSD Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine. The JDP has over 360 alumni and 77 current students, with approximately 700 applicants competing annually for 12 available admission slots. Students are admitted into one of three specialized tracks, with both faculty and students aligned accordingly.

Although the program is jointly sponsored by SDSU and UCSD, JDP Program Coordinator manages nearly all administrative operations for the doctoral program. This position serves as the sole full-time administrative support role at SDSU and oversees the full student lifecycle—from application processing and admissions coordination to maintaining comprehensive student and alumni records in both database and hardcopy formats, including post-graduation documentation.

The JDP Program Coordinator works closely with the SDSU Program Director, the Director of the Clinic, and program partners at UCSD to coordinate workflow and ensure smooth program operations. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining multiple databases; managing student, alumni, budget, and accreditation records; ensuring compliance with national accrediting bodies; preparing and revising complex and confidential reports; maintaining web-based program information; advising faculty and students on program requirements and policies; serving as liaison to the Graduate Division, the Department, the Clinic, and UCSD partners; and coordinating meeti