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The salary range for this position is $80,232.00 - $100,000 per year depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. SDSU Global Campus strives to be a global leader in providing innovative education programs that transform lives locally and internationally. Our mission is to deliver innovative educational experiences to all learners through credit and non-credit academic and special programs for individuals and groups at various times, in myriad locations, and via different modalities throughout the year.
Req No.
2024-17034
Category
Information Technology
Department/Project Name
SDSU Global Campus
Location
US-CA-San Diego
This position is budgeted for $100.00 per hour and is non-negotiable.   The mission of the San Diego State University Global Campus is “to be a Global leader in delivering innovative educational experiences to all learners, expanding opportunity and transforming lives. Our programs and technologies are ever-evolving to meet ever-changing needs; our high level of service and support is a constant.” SDSU Global Campus serves as a principal University liaison with the greater San Diego community and provides a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional, credit and noncredit educational experiences designed to fit the lifestyle and expectations of working adults and other lifelong learners. In addition, Global Campus provides a range of academic and special programs for individuals and groups at various times, in multiple locations, and via diverse modalities, including technology-based programs—throughout the year. The primary audiences include workforce, military, working adults, and international constituencies.   SDSU Global Campus maintains a pool of part-time Global Campus Instructors. Instructors must be in the pool in order to be offered classes. Being assigned to the pool does not guarantee that you will receive an assignment. Please apply if you would like to be considered for the pool.    Positions/ Industries we are currently hiring for: Meeting and Event Planning - Professional Certificate   SDSU Global Campus is accepting applications for its pool of temporary lecturers to teach and or build out select courses in Meeting and Event Planning hospitality certificate program. Courses are taught in both a classroom and or online setting per SDSU needs as well as current Covid guidelines/directives. Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes.   Hiring Multiple Position: Opened Until Filled
Req No.
2024-17026
Category
Education/Training
Department/Project Name
SDSU Global Campus
Location
US-CA-San Diego
This position is budgeted for $16.85 per hour and is non-negotiable.   The mission of SDSU Global Campus is to provide self-support education and training to enhance careers and transform lives and organizations. SDSU Global Campus serves as the principal University liaison with the greater San Diego community and provides a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional, credit and noncredit educational experiences designed to fit the lifestyle and expectations of working adults and other lifelong learners.  In addition, SDSU Global Campus provides a range of academic special programs for individuals and groups at various times, in various locations, and via various modalities throughout the year.  The American Language Institute (ALI) provides language training to international students, teacher training for adults, and programs that allow international students to attend credit courses at SDSU.  The marketing department is responsible for all marketing efforts to support SDSU Global Campus and the ALI, including publications, advertising, research, public relations, media relations, developing strategic marketing plans, photography and video, website maintenance and enhancement, database development, social media marketing, and other marketing-related functions as needed.
Req No.
2024-17023
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
SDSU Global Campus
Location
US-CA-San Diego
- This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after May 8, 2024. - The salary range for this position is $20.25 - $22.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    - This position works a hybrid (in office / remote) schedule.  Incumbent must reside within commutable distance from SDSU Research Foundation.    WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES The mission of Sponsored Research Contracting and Compliance (SRCC) is to ensure timely and effective review and acceptance of grants, contracts and other awards from federal funding agencies, other universities, nonprofit organizations, and private industry for the benefit of San Diego State University. SRCC is also responsible for initiating subagreements with other institutions and verifying completion by researchers of various compliance requirements such as human and animal subjects, conflict of interests, and other research compliance requirements managed through the SDSU division of research support services. The department works closely with staff from sponsored research development (pre-award) and sponsored research administration (post-award).    YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE The SRCC Technician provides critical administrative support to the department.  The position helps to ensure that incoming awards and outgoing subagreements are established into the data management systems in a timely manner, supporting the ongoing mission of the Research Foundation and San Diego State University, as well as the SDSU Strategic Plan. 
Req No.
2024-17009
Category
Administrative/Clerical
Department/Project Name
SDSURF - SR Contracts & Compliance (SRCC)
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $16.85 per hour and is non-neogotiatable. The mission of the SDSU Global Campus (SDSUGC) is to provide self-support education and training to enhance careers and transform lives and organizations. SDSUGC serves as the principal university liaison with the greater San Diego community and provides a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional, credit and noncredit educational experiences designed to fit the life-style and expectations of working adults and other lifelong learners. The American Language Institute (ALI) provides language training to international students, teacher training for adults, and programs that allow international students to attend credit courses at SDSU.  
Req No.
2024-17003
Category
Administrative/Clerical
Department/Project Name
SDSU Global Campus
Location
US-CA-San Diego
- This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after May 3, 2024.  - The salary range for this position is $7,148 - $8,666 per month depending upon qualifications and internal equities and is non-negotiable.  - This position works a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and incumbent must live a commutable distance from San Diego State University.    WHO WE ARE Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work.   WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES SDSU Research Foundation's Payroll department provides payroll services for 3,800 employees in nearly thirty states. The department payroll services including San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF) central staff employees, agency and project employees, KPBS, Global Campus, and The Campanile .  
Req No.
2024-16991
Category
Management
Department/Project Name
SDSURF - Payroll
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The hourly rate for this position is $18.90 and is non-negotiable.    1.0 SCOPE   This statement of work order covers the need for student services to provide technical and/or analytical support in the fields of computer engineering/computer science or Electrical engineering at Naval Information warfare Center, Pacific. The purpose of this SOW is to provide analytical and technical support to Design, develop, and enhance electrical energy system, for energy resiliency projects in the Energy Innovation Lab (EIL), the student will need to write a python programming code to create a Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) for multiple systems, and will assist in design a set of test cases for EIL to test and capability to the resiliency projects.   2.0 BACKGROUND   This project is meant to install devices to monitor the power coming out of the transmission lines, and send data to the high Voltage shop in military bases to make their job easier. The devices will also increase the safety in military bases because they have multi sensors, which include low voltage and fire detection.  
Req No.
2024-16988
Category
Other
Department/Project Name
SPAWAR
Location
US-CA-San Diego
This position is budgeted for $45.00 per hour and is non-negotiable.   SDSU Global Campus, American Language Institute (ALI) provides English language training to international students. Many of these students are preparing to matriculate to American universities, including SDSU.   Teaching hours for this position can vary, but classes with ALI are typically offered Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 3:45 pm and Friday from 9:30 am - 11:45 am. Classes are taught 100% in person through SDSU Global Campus.   By applying to this position, your application will be kept on file for up to one year and may be contacted based on program needs.
Req No.
2024-16983
Category
Education/Training
Department/Project Name
SDSU Global Campus
Location
US-CA-San Diego
This position is budgeted for $6,250.00 per month and is non-negotiable.   The Center for Open Geographical Sciences is a hub for open and reproducible spatial data science. COGS integrates spatial analysis into the social and natural sciences. The Vegetation and Landscape Ecology (VALE) Lab within COGS examines patterns and dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems at the landscape scale. We study the impacts of human-caused landscape change on terrestrial plant communities. The tools we use include field measurements of e.g., plant community composition, multivariate analysis, spatial statistics, landscape simulation models, and geospatial data analysis (GIS and Remote Sensing). COGS is within the Department of Geography. The educational mission of the Department of Geography is to provide students with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and techniques required to understand the complex and global interdependencies between people, places, and environments.
Req No.
2024-16980
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
Geography Dept
Location
US-CA-San Diego
This hourly rate for this position is $18.90 and is non-negotiable.   This Statement of Work covers the need for the services of undergraduate college students to provide technical and analytical support for an Invasive Flora Adaptive Eradication Program on military installations in San Diego County. The purpose of this project is to develop information on the life history and ecology of target invasive plants, such as bridal veil broom (Genista monosperma). Information developed can include seed ecology (seed viability, scarification and maximum depth of seed emergence of an invasive plant), dispersal mechanisms (primary and secondary dispersal), reproductive success, impacts to soil microbiology, etc.  
Req No.
2024-16978
Category
Other
Department/Project Name
SPAWAR
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $22.50 - $25.50 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    The mission of San Diego State University Global Campus is “to be a world leader in delivering innovative educational experiences to all learners, expanding opportunity and transforming lives. Our programs and technologies are ever-evolving to meet ever-changing needs; our high level of service and support is constant.”  SDSU Global Campus serves as a principal University liaison with the greater San Diego community and provides a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional, credit and noncredit educational experiences designed to fit the lifestyle and expectations of working adults and other lifelong learners.  In addition, Global Campus provides a range of academic and special programs for individuals and groups at various times, in various locations, and via various modalities, including technology-based programs -- throughout the year.  The primary audiences include workforce, military, working adults, and international constituencies.   Under the primary supervision of the Information Technology Director, the IT Support Specialist provides user support for computer systems and software applications. As a liaison between IT and end-users, the IT Support Specialist excels in managing the IT Helpdesk ticket system and communicating detailed information clearly and professionally to end-users. This position also consults with students, staff, and instructors to enhance the use and access of technology and information systems.
Req No.
2024-16971
Category
Information Technology
Department/Project Name
SDSU Global Campus
Location
US-CA-San Diego
- This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after April 29, 2024. - The salary range for this position is $5,546.67 - $7,865.68 depending upon qualifications and internal equities and is non-negotiable.  - This position works a hybrid, in-office/remote schedule and the incumbent must live a commutable distance from San Diego State University.    TITLE: Financial Analyst DEPT/PROJECT NAME: SDSURF – Finance & Accounting   WHO WE ARE Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to focus on realizing the research objectives of San Diego State University, and to be the backbone for faculty and staff to find, attract, win, and administer their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. The SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to realize these discoveries, interventions, and solutions that make a difference. WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES Our Finance department provides full range of finance, budget and accounting services. Having skilled financial leaders, technology-based systems and processes allows the department to excel at our finance work, which supports the SDSU research mission and overall strategic growth plans.  
Req No.
2024-16965
Category
Accounting/Finance
Department/Project Name
SDSURF - Finance & Accounting
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    The Division of University Relations and Development generates the external recognition, support and financial resources the university needs to carry out its mission and to achieve its aspirational goals. Working with alumni, parents, donors and community, University Relations and Development broadens the resources available to the university to enhance academic quality and enrich the local and world community.   University Relations and Development encompasses University Development, Financial Management and Information Technology, Marketing and Communications, and Alumni Relations.  University Relations and Development is committed, through the generosity of donors, to transforming San Diego State University into a premier urban university of national distinction. We build lifelong relationships with alumni, friends and the community that further the vision and mission of SDSU.  In partnership with the academic leadership of SDSU, University Relations and Development works to:   - Raise public awareness of the need for private support; - Expand our network of donors, partners and friends; - Oversee campus fundraising campaigns and initiatives; - Recognize and steward donors; - Increase public awareness through marketing and communications; - Develop alumni support through alumni relations programs; and - Communicate with external constituencies. This position will serve as an event coordinator for all events held at the PPG Alumni Center. This position will handle communication with internal and external clients and will take a leading role in the execution of all events held at the alumni center. This is a regular, full-time position (40 hours/week). Flexibility and willingness to work long and irregular hours and days, including evenings and weekends as needed by event schedule.   
Req No.
2024-16964
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
SDSU - Alumni Association
Location
US-CA-San Diego
This position is open until filled with the first round of resume reviews taking place on 4/29/2024. The salary rage for this position is $5,546.67 - $9,034.13, it is budgeted for $5,546.67 per month and is non-negotiable.   The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Geography, or a related field.   Under direction, the incumbent works independently in the preparation of detailed plans for the research study, the compilation and interpretation of data, and the preparation of detailed reports on phases of major studies/research studies. Responsible for supervising and directing a small work group consisting of students, Grad Students, Research Assistants and lower level Research Specialists engaged in the compilation and analysis of data. Examples of RSIII duties consist of developing scientific constructs in a laboratory; consulting with PI to confirm approaches, data collection and analysis; serves as lead on research project initiatives; collaborates with team to make recommendations for processing/analysis/interpretation of data based on up to date literature. This advanced-level position for incumbents who can provide program leadership with a higher level of scope and responsibilities which requires a specialized knowledge, skill and experience relevant to the program/project.    
Req No.
2024-16956
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
SDSU - Biology Dept
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education is a change-ready strategic-thinking/planning organization.  It promotes college access and completion for underserved students through excellence and innovation in education. SDSU Upward Bound/HCO are educational opportunity programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the California Medicine Scholars Program to assist eligible high school students to pursue and complete postsecondary programs of education. There are 16 UB/HCO staff members in the Academic Year and 31 during the Six-Week Summer Academy. UB/HCO is funded to serve 167 (UB Classic: 93/ UB STAR: 74) students during the Academic Year and 90 during the Six-Week Summer Academy (UB Classic: 50/ UB STAR: 40). The purpose of SDSU Upward Bound is to develop in students the motivation and skills to assist them to pursue and complete a program of postsecondary education. The purpose of the California Medicine Scholars Program is to create pathways for underserved students to become physicians.    The Advisor for Upward Bound/HCO is responsible for conducting weekly advising sessions with students and collaborating in the planning and implementation of the recruitment process and engagement activities. The Advisor will also help in the planning and implementation of monthly Saturday Sessions. The incumbent will conduct student advising, student recruitment, and student mentoring. In this capacity, the Advisor provides the necessary skills, and motivation to help students attain their achievement and academic goals.   The Advisor is responsible for learning and adhering to the program policies and procedures to secure the health and safety of students.    
Req No.
2024-16954
Category
Other
Department/Project Name
Pre-College Institute
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    **Please submit a cover letter at the time of application.**   The SDSU Institute for Transformative Education promotes college access and completion for underserved students, implements innovative programs to enhance excellence in teaching and learning in multicultural settings, and studies their outcomes. Founded in 1983, by our Executive Director, Dr. Cynthia Park, ITE provides an invaluable service to our community's multicultural low-income, underrepresented, and underserved students.   The SDSU Institute for Transformative Education under the SDSU School of Teacher Education is seeking an Academic Coordinator for our Six-Week Summer Academy. One of the Institute’s goals is to assist low-income and/or potential first-generation college students to prepare for success in college. The six-week programs provide participants with fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and teambuilding, cultural and other enrichment activities.
Req No.
2024-16953
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
Pre-College Institute
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $19.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    **Please submit a cover letter at the time of application.**   The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education promotes college access and completion for underserved students through excellence and innovation in education. The SDSU Upward Bound Health Careers Opportunities (UB-HCO) is an educational opportunity program to assist high school students in pursuing postsecondary education programs. The Upward Bound-HCO Program is funded by three grants: Upward Bound Classic, Upward Bound STAR, and California Medicine Scholars Program. Reporting directly to the Upward Bound-HCO Coordinator of Work-Study Internships (CWSI), the Work-Study Assistant plays a pivotal role in advancing the objectives of the UB-HCO Program, supporting the Upward Bound team with recruitment of work-study and pre-internship students. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting first-generation and underserved students to develop their personal and educational career goals. The incumbent should demonstrate initiative and leadership within a collaborative team environment. The incumbent will follow the program's mission by assisting the Work-Study Internship Coordinator to support the students’ social, emotional, and academic growth. During the academic year, the incumbent will support the CWSI to follow up with the work-study students and pre-internship students from the previous summer. The incumbent will actively meet with these students twice per month during the academic year. They will collaborate with the Upward Bound staff to design objectives and activities for the Saturday Sessions which reflect students’ interests in STEAM and health careers. The incumbent will support the CWSI in their role as liaison to the CASA Program in the College of Sciences and the Health Careers Program in Student Affairs.    
Req No.
2024-16952
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
Pre-College Institute
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $17.00 - $23.00  per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    San Diego State University’s Center for Tobacco and the Environment (CTE), co-directed by Georg E. Matt, PhD and Thomas Novotny, MD, is an extramurally-funded Center established in 2022. CTE’s mission is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate tobacco’s toxic legacy of environmental pollution and harm to human health caused by decades of commercial tobacco sales and use through the creation of an open, community-engaged, inter- and transdisciplinary research center that serves the diverse communities affected by the environmental impacts of commercial tobacco sales and use. CTE provides an organizational platform for the next generation of research that seeks solutions to human exposure and environmental contamination created by decades of tobacco use and that contributes to California’s comprehensive policy initiatives to end commercial tobacco sales and use by 2035.   CTE is home to a well-established group of multi-disciplinary scholars from different colleges at SDSU including Health and Human Services, Sciences, Arts & Letters, and Professional Studies & Fine Arts whose work focuses on the environmental impacts of commercial tobacco use.  Researchers at CTE conduct multiple extramurally-funded research projects focused on tobacco and the indoor and outdoor environment, including the newly-funded Tobacco Policy Research Center (TPRC) for Tobacco and the Environment. Funded by the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program, the TPRC will pursue the following policy initiatives over the next two years: (1) Make all outdoor dining areas in the City of San Diego smokefree and vapefree; (2) Eliminate tobacco product waste in tribal outdoor recreational areas; (3) Protect aquatic environments from urban tobacco product waste; (4) Disclose thirdhand smoke pollution in real estate transactions; (5) Disclose thirdhand smoke pollution in lease agreements; and (6) Adopt restorative practices focused on tobacco’s environmental impact as part of alternatives to suspension in schools. Please note that due to the potential for the contamination of study samples, the incumbent must be a nonsmoker and non-user of tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cannabis and live with nonsmokers/non-users.  
Req No.
2024-16950
Category
Administrative/Clerical
Department/Project Name
CTE- Center for Tobacco and the Environment
Location
US-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $19.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    **Please submit a cover letter at the time of application.**   The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education promotes college access and completion for under-served students through excellence and innovation in education. SDSU Upward Bound-HCO educational opportunity programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the California Medicine Scholars to assist eligible high school students pursue and complete postsecondary programs of education. There are 13 staff members in the Academic Year and approximately 31 during the Six-Week Summer Academy.  UB-HCO is funded to serve 167 students (93 UB Classic and 84 UB STAR) during the Academic Year and 90 students (50 UB Classic and 40 UB STAR) during the Six-Week Summer Academy. The purpose of SDSU Upward Bound is to develop in students the motivation and skills to assist them to pursue and complete a program of postsecondary education. The purpose of California Medicine Scholars is to create pathways for underserved students to become physicians.   The SDSU Institute for Transformative Education supported by the SDSU Research Foundation is seeking Resident Advisors/Instructional Aides to supervise, advise, and support high school students during our summer academy. The Institute’s goal is to assist low-income and/or first-generation college students currently in high school to prepare for success in college. The six-week summer academy provides participants with fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and other cultural enrichment activities within a hybrid delivery system consisting of online, commuter days, and in a residential setting. Each Resident Advisor is assigned 10-12 students and lives in the residence hall for the last two weeks of the program; Resident Advisors receive room and board. During the non-residential component of the academy, the Residential Advisor/Instructional Aide will support the students either online or in the classroom for their academic needs and social/emotional needs. During virtual and commuter time, the Residential Advisor/Instructional Aide will get to know the students, connect students to their application information and their needs for both health and mental well-being. During the residential component of the academy the Residential Advisor will focus on the student’s afternoon activities and offer academic support when needed.
Req No.
2024-16949
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
Pre-College Institute
Location
US-CA-San Diego
The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $19.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.    **Please submit a cover letter at the time of application.**   The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education promotes college access and completion for under-served students through excellence and innovation in education. SDSU Upward Bound-HCO  educational opportunity programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the California Medicine Scholars to assist eligible high school students pursue and complete postsecondary programs of education. There are 13 staff members in the Academic Year and approximately 31 during the Six-Week Summer Academy.  UB-HCO is funded to serve 167 students (93 UB Classic and 84 UB STAR) during the Academic Year and 90 students (50 UB Classic and 40 UB STAR) during the Six-Week Summer Academy. The purpose of SDSU Upward Bound is to develop in students the motivation and skills to assist them to pursue and complete a program of postsecondary education. The purpose of California Medicine Scholars is to create pathways for underserved students to become physicians.   The SDSU Institute for Transformative Education supported by the SDSU Research Foundation is seeking Teaching Assistants for our Six-Week Summer Hybrid Academy. The Institute’s goal is to assist low-income and/or first-generation college students currently in high school to prepare for success in college. The six-week programs provide participants with fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and teambuilding, social and emotional well-being, cultural and other enrichment activities within a hybrid setting. During the non-residential component of the academy, the Teaching Assistant will support the teachers in the classroom and students for their academic needs both virtually and in-person. During the residential component, the Teaching Assistant will support the Resident Advisors/Instructional Aides by supervising students in the dining hall and in what other ways necessary to meet the program objectives.
Req No.
2024-16948
Category
Research/Project
Department/Project Name
Pre-College Institute
Location
US-CA-San Diego