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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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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.
For more information regarding the Faculty Advancement and Student Success, click here.
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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.
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Key Qualifications
- Ability to conceptualize, organize, initiate and implement complex, multi-faceted projects independently.
- Ability to communicate clearly with students, faculty, staff, and administrators
- Understanding of student success goals, initiatives, and programs.
- Ability to lead, moderate, and guide large and small groups with clear objectives.
- Ability to project and manage program expenses.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and promote programs in a higher education environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in a collaborative and team-based higher education environment is preferred.
- Experience in student recruitment, training, hiring, and mentoring is preferred.
- Experience with SDSU campus information systems, including my.SDSU is preferred.
- Strong diplomatic skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and cooperation among all constituents within a complex higher education environment is preferred.
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Compensation and Benefits
San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
Compensation:
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.
- Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 $4,367.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,367 – $6,362 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).
- Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.
Full Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
- Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
- Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.
Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.
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SDSU Values
At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
Principles of Community
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI 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), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
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Supplemental Information
Apply by May 3rd, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
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.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Danan Pacheco (dpacheco@sdsu.edu).
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