Fiscal Accounts Coordinator

Position 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.

Under general supervision of the School Director, the Fiscal Accounts Coordinator is the internal and external resource on fiscal policy and procedural matters. The incumbent provides fiscal support, accounting system expertise, and overall management of budget issues for the academic and production programs in the School. This position is responsible for a budget system that covers many financial resources, including General Fund, Open University Fund, Course Fees, Box Office Revenue, Critical Needs Funding, Instructionally Related Activities funds, Student Success Fees, and SDSU Research and Campanile Foundation accounts, including revenue received through various sources of earned income, philanthropic gifts, and ticket sales.

The Fiscal Accounts Coordinator also works with faculty to assist with the administration of President’s Leadership Funds and University Grant Program awards. Working closely with the Director of the School and the college’s Resource Manager, the Fiscal Accounts Coordinator ensures sound fiscal control of the TTF budgets.

The incumbent will maintain an accurate, effective accounting / purchasing system while keeping the School’s operational budget up-to-date and running smoothly. This position works to ensure that the School Director, unit budget supervisors, faculty, and staff are well-informed at all times regarding the School’s operating budget, facilitating appropriate financial decision making.  The position also maintains the School’s master files with complete, reliable, and accessible financial data that can be consulted by the Fiscal Accounts Coordinator, the Director, and others for long-range forecasts and strategic planning.

For information about the School of Theatre, Television, and Film, click here.

Full-time, 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 physically located at the SDSU Main Campus in San Diego.

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.

Specialized Skills

• Experience in the use of Oracle, Astra, PI Profile, MS Excel, EchoSign, and similar software and/or database applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fiscal management and budget preparation, analysis and projections.
• Experience developing, updating, and managing large budget spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.
• Experience in a higher education setting or public sector setting.
• Two to four years of related experience.
• Purchasing experience.
• Background in financial operations of performing arts / film production organizations highly desirable

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $3,800 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: $3,440 - $5,639 per month. 

SDSU Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California State University system wide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university’s secure online health portal prior to beginning work.  Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU’s COVID-19 testing program.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on August 3, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by August 2, 2022. 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 before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Priscilla Santos at pnsantos@sdsu.edu.