Clinical Psychology Joint Doctoral Program Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

Position Summary

The College of Sciences at San Diego State University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Clinical Psychology Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) Coordinator to support the Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, offered in partnership with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Reporting to the Program Director, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous operation of complex administrative functions for the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Administration: Coordinate the daily operations of the Clinical Psychology JDP, applying independent judgment and initiative to manage administrative workflows, ensure compliance with university policies, and support the academic and clinical training success of students.
• Records & Database Management: Create, update, and maintain comprehensive databases that track all current student and alumni records. Ensure data accuracy, maintain confidentiality, and support reporting and accreditation needs.
• Budget & Financial Support: Assist with tracking program expenditures and supporting budget management tasks. Help prepare financial documents and monitor accounts in coordination with the Program Director and College staff.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Support ongoing accreditation processes by maintaining documentation, preparing confidential and complex reports, and ensuring timely submission of required materials.
• Student & Faculty Support: Serve as a knowledgeable resource on program policies, procedures, and milestones. Provide guidance and support to students and faculty regarding academic requirements and administrative processes.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Act as a liaison between SDSU and UCSD, and with SDSU’s Graduate Division, Psychology Department, and Psychology Clinic. Foster strong communication and collaboration across institutional partners.
• Event & Communication Support: Organize meetings, conferences, retreats, and program-related events. Manage correspondence, filing, and program communications. Maintain web content to enhance program visibility and accessibility.

Why Join Us?

• Student- and Faculty-Centered Impact: Play an essential role in supporting the academic progress and clinical training of future psychologists in a nationally recognized doctoral program.
• Cross-Campus Collaboration: Be part of a unique inter-institutional program that values teamwork, service, and academic excellence across two premier universities.
• Meaningful Contributions: Support the educational, clinical, and research goals of a program that prepares students to serve diverse communities through evidence-based practice and scholarship.
• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in academic program coordination, budget administration, accreditation, and interdepartmental liaison work in a dynamic higher education setting.

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 in the university and, of the joint doctoral programs SDSU is currently involved with, the JDP in Clinical Psychology is the largest. The function of the Employing Unit is to provide virtually all of the necessary informational, administrative, support, and accreditation services for the SDSUIUCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (JDP) both for faculty teaching and/or mentoring students in the program and for students. More than 170 faculty members from the SDSU Psychology Department, the SDSU School of Public Health, and the UCSD Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine are actively involved in the program. The JDP student body consists of more than 360 alumni and 77 current students. Approximately 700 applicants compete for 12 new student slots each year. Students are accepted into one of three "tracks," and as a result both faculty and students are classified by "track". Although the program is co-sponsored by UCSD and SDSU, the Administrative Support Coordinator