Undergraduate Studies Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

Position Summary

The Undergraduate Studies Coordinator plays a central role in supporting a diverse portfolio of academic programs and student success initiatives across the university. This position provides comprehensive administrative coordination for Undergraduate Studies, including General Studies, Undeclared Student Success, IS3D, Supplemental Instruction, mentoring programs, and academic internships. From coordinating faculty hiring and class scheduling to supporting student registration and program operations, the role ensures seamless delivery of services that impact a wide range of students and campus partners. Serving as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, and students, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitates, implements office operations in support of academic and student services that serve undergraduate students.
• Manage hiring processes for part-time faculty, teaching associates, and student assistants in compliance with university procedures.
• Develop and support class schedule production in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar and campus partner units.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for visitors while supporting front desk operations and shared spaces, reports to the director of Undergraduate Studies.
• Assist with program operations including event planning, purchasing, payroll support, field placements, and inventory management.

Why Join Us?

• Support a wide range of high-impact student success programs across campus.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners in a dynamic academic environment.
• Play a key role in scheduling, hiring, and program coordination that directly impacts student experience.
• Develop expertise in university systems, processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Join a mission-driven team committed to student success, access, and academic achievement.

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

Department Summary

Faculty Advancement and Student Success (FASS) fosters inclusive academic excellence through support for faculty careers, professional development, and community engagement and student academic support and enrichment, including the Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments major, Undergraduate Studies, and the Weber Honors College.

Undergraduate Studies includes all the non-Honors College undergraduate degree and curriculum programs within FASS including General Studies and First Year Seminar programs, Faculty-Student Mentoring Program, Supplemental Instruction, Undeclared, and Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments major. 

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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

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