Department Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

Position Summary

The Fowler College of Business is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Department Coordinator to support the Department of Finance, Management, and Marketing. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring the department office runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the department chairs of Finance, Management, and Marketing.
• Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate the work of administrative support assistants and student assistants.
• Office Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the department office.
• Policy Compliance: Interpret and apply a wide range of university policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders interacting with the department.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team committed to excellence in higher education.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute directly to the success of students, faculty, and staff in one of SDSU’s largest colleges.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We support ongoing development through access to training, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• University Mission: Be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and lifelong learning.

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.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Fowler College of Business (FCB) consists of one school and four academic departments (Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing), a Dean, an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, an Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, a College Operations Manager/Director of Resource Management, a Director of Marketing & Communications, a Director for Graduate Programs, a Director for Undergraduate Programs, a Director for the Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development, a Director for Assessment, and a Managing Director for the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business.

The Department of Finance at San Diego State University offers undergraduate specializations in the areas of Finance, Financial Services, and Real Estate. Graduate programs are available in Finance and Financial & Tax Planning.  Career opportunities for finance graduates include positions with business and nonprofit organizations in financial management, protection of assets, client services, evaluation and selection of securities for investment portfolios and loan management, financial and estate planning along with wealth management, and real estate services, development and property management. The Department supports research in real estate, financial management, financial planning, and investments.

For more information regarding the Finance Department in Fowler College of Business, click here.

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 in an academic setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using Oracle, PeopleSoft, Adaptive, and MyRF.
• Experience with progressively responsible office or administrative experience,