Position Summary

SDSU is seeking a detail-driven, proactive, and service-oriented Administrative Support Coordinator II to join the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS). This role is the administrative backbone of a vibrant academic and clinical community—supporting faculty, students, and programs that make a real impact across San Diego and beyond.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate semester class schedules, curriculum updates, room assignments, and faculty workload tracking.
• Process a wide range of appointments and contracts across university systems and support onboarding for new hires.
• Manage operational and instructional budgets, reconcile accounts, process reimbursements and travel, oversee student payroll, and handle procurement and purchasing needs.
• Support the on-campus Speech-Language and Audiology Clinics with facilities access, equipment documentation, and safety-related processes.
• Facilitate Retirement, Tenure, and Promotions (RTP) and evaluation processes, maintain personnel files, and manage Interfolio cases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners while providing administrative support to School leadership and program directors.

Why Join SDSU?

• Contribute to meaningful academic and clinical programs that serve students and the San Diego community.
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team that values service, learning, and inclusion.
• Enjoy excellent CSU benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive campus environment.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 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 School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is located in the College of Health and Human Services. The College consists of six schools: School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, School of Social Work, School of Physical Therapy and School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences.

The School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences offers an undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, and in partnership with UCSD, a doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) and a Ph.D. in Language and Communicative Disorders. The school is extensively involved in local, state, and national human service issues through faculty research and community intervention programs.

The School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, in addition to maintaining accredited professional programs in the areas of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, the School also maintains a separate Speech-Language and Audiology Clinics on-campus which provide clinical services to the SDSU community, general San Diego area, and a facility for graduate and doctoral students to receive their clinical training.

For more information regarding the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, 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

• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Purchasing and/or budget experience
• Prior experience in an academic setting, research laboratory, medical facility, or other complex public or commercial organization.
• Familiarity with campus software systems.
• Experience with the development of complex schedules.
• Experience in a collective bargaining environment.

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/month).
• Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the CSUEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• 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.

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.

Supplemental Information

Apply by January 4, 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. 

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 Taylor Smith at tjaress@sdsu.edu.