This position is budgeted for $33.00 per hour and is non-negotiable.

Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality education that prepares a diverse student body to have a strong sense of ethics and professional integrity. We prioritize compassionate care and ethical practice, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect for all individuals, communities, and populations. Our goal is to graduate nurse leaders who advocate for health equity and social justice. Our commitment to innovation, academic excellence, community engagement, and lifelong learning guides us in preparing the next generation of nurses, nurse leaders and advanced practice nurses   

The Administrative Support Coordinator II is responsible for the overall administrative operation of the graduate programs within the School of Nursing and will act as the lead to student workers. The position serves as a resource for the school faculty, staff, and students, and works collaboratively with the SON staff and faculty to cover day-to-day operations and special projects.

In addition, the position will work collaboratively with SON Admin team and staff to maintain instructional, non-instructional, operating, and San Diego State University Research Foundation budgets. Other duties include but are not limited to: the processing of faculty and student appointments, compilation of reports related to faculty workload; oversight of the faculty retention, tenure and promotion (RTP) process and other personnel-related activities; assist in compiling information and drafting annual accreditation reports and documents; primary administrative support to director and committees within the school; provision of training to faculty and staff on university, college and school procedures and policies.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The Administrative Support Coordinator II is responsible for but not limited to:

Position Specific Responsibilities 95% 

• Provide administrative assistance and support to the Director of Graduate Nursing programs and department leadership on all aspects of school operations, including SON grants.
• Assist Director and Graduate Specialty Chairs with launching new graduate programs.
• Consults with faculty and SDSU leadership on graduate curricular updates and works within Modern Campus to ensure University curricular approval.
• Engage in outreach activities that involve the dissemination of information to a diverse population of students to assist students in pursuing their educational and career goals by providing factual data about occupational and educational requirements related to student aptitudes and interests.
• Conducts various research and data collection assignments in support of the APRN Concentration chair and Director.
• Manages regular and ongoing coordination between administrative offices in San Diego and Imperial Valley. Maintains graduate databases and student files.
• Update and coordinate with the director and appropriate faculty, the General Catalog and Graduate Bulletin revisions.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support for student evaluation processes.
• Works closely with Graduate Concentration Chairs and Director to maintain CCNE accreditation, BRN approval, and WASC.
• Coordinates program marketing including website updates.
• Requires occasional travel to Imperial Valley
• Provide graduate student advisement and support in the development of student curricular plans.
• Assist Clinical Placement coordinator with securing graduate student clinical placements and health requirements.
• Maintains and communicates graduate handbooks, policies, procedures, information, and instructions to a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
• Facilitate student orientation while creating plans of study and following up various times a semester on academic progress.
• Verify data by accessing university databases and file systems. Construct tables and documents for data analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate with others in the School of Nursing and university to finalize data for inclusion in reports.
• Prepare drafts of all reports for review by the Director and Graduate Concentration Chairs.
• Coordinate with others in the School of Nursing and university to finalize SON grant proposals. Assist in the preparation of drafts of all reports for review by Investigators.
• Assist with preparations related to accreditation reviews and site visits.
• Establish and maintain positive working environment and relationships with all units of the College, and with other administrative offices in the University, including faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Other duties as Assigned 5%

Knowledge & Abilities

• Administrative Skills
• Experience in Academic Environment

Minimum Education & Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in appropriate field related to program/project, or additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in technical or administrative assignments.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Skills

• Master’s degree preferred with preparation in college-level advising and program administration.
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative environment, preferably academic.

Additional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.