School Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

Position Summary

Are you passionate about providing essential support for academic and production programs? The School of Theatre, Television & Film in the College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts at San Diego State University is seeking a dedicated School Coordinator to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate and oversee administrative and clerical services that support the School’s academic mission, including classroom instruction and public laboratory production programs. As a key member of the team, you will ensure continuity in policies, procedures, and practices, and act as the primary liaison to the Dean’s Office for academic and development matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Coordination: Coordinate and oversee a variety of administrative and clerical support services to ensure the effective functioning of the School’s academic and production programs.
• Liaison Role: Serve as the primary point of contact for students, staff, faculty, and the public when contacting or visiting the School’s main office.
• Policy and Procedure Management: Ensure continuity in policies, procedures, and practices, providing consistent support to the School’s academic and production activities.
• Collaboration with Dean’s Office: Act as a liaison between the School and the Dean’s Office, supporting academic instructional and development matters.
• Communication and Support: Provide professional and responsive service, addressing inquiries and assisting with coordination of School activities.

Why Join Us?

• Central Role: Play a pivotal role in coordinating key administrative functions that support both academic and production programs in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team that values your contributions to the School’s mission and programs.
• Impactful Work: Make a significant contribution to the smooth operations and success of the School of Theatre, Television & Film by ensuring consistency and continuity in its policies and practices.

If you are ready to bring your organizational and communication skills to a dynamic academic and production environment, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the success of the School of Theatre, Television & Film!

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.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film (TTF) is an academic unit within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. The School differs from other academic units in that it administers both a curriculum that combines quality academic course work and production programs in which students apply classroom concepts while receiving pre-professional training and experience. In the latter capacity, the School often functions like a small business, producing a series of public presentations every year. The School offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including the terminal MFA degree. It operates and maintains two theatres: the 350-seat Main Stage Theatre and the 150-seat Stage. Each year, the Theatre production schedule includes 5 or 6 fully mounted plays, and sometimes an outreach production that tours to schools and other venues. The Television, Film, and New Media program (TFM) includes four film festivals each year. Additional TTF facilities include: The Experimental Theater/Rehearsal Hall, video editing suites, a scene shop, a costume shop, a dedicated shop for TFM productions, a substantial inventory of TFM production equipment, and a TFM equipment check-out office.

For more information regarding the School of Theatre, Television, and Film, 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

• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
• Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference.
• Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations.
• Ability to use negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve results and expedite projects.
• Experience in a higher education setting or public sector setting preferred.
• Experience providing administrative support to a Director and/or Department Chair preferred.
• Experience in administrative operations of performing Arts/film production organizations highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,058 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: $4,058 - $6,653 per month.

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 June 3, 2025 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 Sophia Faulk at srfaulk@sdsu.edu

Advertised: May 20 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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