Administrative Support Coordinator II

Position Summary

The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Administrative Support Coordinator II to support the Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development. As a vital member of our team, you will contribute to the Center’s success by managing key administrative operations and supporting student career development initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment and values collaboration and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Director and team, ensuring smooth operations across all Center activities.
• Internship Coordination: Assist with the management of internship processes, including handling student learning agreements and monitoring policy compliance.
• Front Desk & Student Services: Oversee front desk operations, providing a welcoming, resourceful first point of contact for students, employers, and guests.
• Event and Career Fair Support: Coordinate logistics for workshops, career fairs, and employer events to ensure successful planning and execution.
• Financial and Operational Processes: Manage purchasing, reimbursements, and other financial transactions to support Center operations.

Why Join Us?

• Support Student Success: Play a key role in helping students explore career paths, connect with employers, and gain real-world experience.
• Collaborative Work Culture: Join a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, communication, and shared goals.
• Make an Immediate Impact: Contribute to high-impact programs and events that serve hundreds of students and industry partners each semester.
• Grow Your Career in Higher Ed: Build professional experience in student services, event coordination, and operational support within a vibrant college community.

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, 8:30 a.m. to  5:00 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 Fowler College of Business offers a variety of programs, including an undergraduate and graduate degree in business administration and specialized masters degree programs.  The college also houses several centers:  the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, the Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business, the Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development, the Corporate Governance Institute, the Institute for Inclusion and Diversity, the Center for Integrated Marketing Communication, the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Aztec Consulting Center, which are critical for the implementation of its strategic plan.

FCB is an instructional division of San Diego State University, administered by the Dean.  The Dean’s Office is responsible for the creation, implementation, and continued support of the instructional, research, and development processes in the College.

The Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development (CCD) within the FCB provides career and professional development services for students in the Fowler College of Business. Activities with the Partrick-Clayes CCD include, but are not limited to, career coaching, the development and implementation of specific activities to improve job market success of students, and development and implementation of regular events to permit employers and students to interact. A critical component of the CCD as a unit is to develop an extensive list of employers and alumni and to cultivate a relationship with other career-related agencies within the university, region, and nation to improve the development and employment opportunities of students upon graduation. The CCD is also responsible for designing metrics to assess its success, and to design and implement a constant improvement system.

For more information regarding the Center for Career Development in the Fowler College of Business,