Administrative Support Coordinator I

About the role

San Diego State University is seeking a proactive and collaborative Administrative Support Coordinator I to support faculty and student research initiatives within the Division of Research and Innovation, working closely with the Deputy Chief Research Officer to help advance the university’s research mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for faculty, undergraduate, and student-focused research initiatives within the Division of Research and Innovation.
• Cook up meetings, prepare materials and presentations, and support communications and information flow across programs and projects.
• Respond to inquiries, compile data, and assist with reporting and project tracking activities.
• Maintain communication with campus partners, CSU offices, the SDSU Research Foundation, and external stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and implementation of faculty and student research programs and innovation initiatives.
• Aid in the administration of undergraduate research activities, innovation programs, and sponsored research initiatives.
• Coordinate applications, track funded projects, and support program operations and timelines.
• Aid in website updates and communications related to research support programs.
• Coordinate logistics and implementation for divisional events, including the annual SDSU Student Symposium and award ceremony.
• Work with vendors and campus partners to support purchasing, event preparation, and program execution.
• Aid in budget tracking and administrative processes related to faculty and student research support initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders supporting research and innovation efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, students, and other campus departments to facilitate research and innovation activities.
• Contribute to projects and activities that enhance the visibility and impact of SDSU research programs.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of office systems and ability to use a broader range of technology, systems, and packages.
• Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
• Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits package includes generous time off, retirement, health coverage, education support, and optional offerings like FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.