Position Summary

Join Our Team as an Admissions Analyst/Specialist at SDSU's College of Education!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in higher education by enhancing student success and supporting program excellence?

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Systems Management: Develop and maintain effective administrative systems to support college-wide operations and streamline processes.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean, Director of Accreditation, and other campus stakeholders to analyze student data and fulfill reporting requirements.
• Outreach & Recruitment Coordination: Drive recruitment initiatives for credential programs to increase enrollment, partnering with campus resources and community organizations.
• Graduate Program Support: Assist in ensuring that graduate program timelines and processes are met, helping students complete their programs successfully.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to student success and educational advancement.
• Professional Development: SDSU encourages personal growth and provides resources for skill enhancement and career progression.
• Inclusive Community: Be part of a diverse community that values collaboration, inclusivity, and shared goals.

Ready to contribute to the future of education? Apply today to join a dynamic team at the College of Education, where your efforts will directly support student achievement and institutional excellence!

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

The College of Education (COE) prepares skilled personnel for positions in teaching, administration, counseling, and other roles in Pre-K-12 schools, community colleges/postsecondary education, public agencies, and the entrepreneurial sector.

We serve urban, suburban, and rural communities richly diverse in culture, language, and ability/disability through partnerships designed to improve life outcomes of children, youth, adults, and their families.

The College has one school, the School of Teacher Education, and six departments – Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education; Child and Family Development; Counseling and School Psychology; Dual Language and English Learner Education; Educational Leadership; and Special Education.

There are 85 tenured/tenure-track faculty, more than 250 lecturers, and 34 full-time staff. We serve over 2,300 full-time equivalent undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral students.

College programs are accredited by national accrediting organizations in teacher education, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. All programs providing credentials for school professionals are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The Office of Student Success (OSS) serves as the College’s “one-stop shop” for marketing, communications, recruitment, undergraduate advising, financial aid and credential admissions, advising and evaluation.

The College Diversity statement can be found here.

For more information regarding the College of Education, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to apply theories, principles, and techniques to analyze problems and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations related to the program or specialty.
• Skilled in operational and fiscal analysis, with the ability to independently plan and manage diverse tasks.
• Proficient in presenting information and training others on new skills and procedures.
• Experience working with organizational programs and systems is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and aggregation is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,686 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,879 - $7,488 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

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. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on December 2, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by December 1, 2024. 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.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.