Journalism and Mass Communication Department Support Coordinator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations and receiving work lead direction from the Department Chair and the Department Analyst, the Department Support Coordinator provides a broad range of moderately complex administrative and clerical support to the School of Journalism & Mass Communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Update website and social media platforms with events, programs, staff, and faculty
• Greet all users to the departments, determine the nature of business, and answer questions appropriately
• Answer phones, direct calls, and serve as the department resource for inquiries
• Respond to department emails
• Maintain faculty contact list including phone numbers, office hours, email addresses
• Coordinates all department absence management including faculty and students, entering on a spreadsheet and in PeopleSoft and/or CHRS
• Approve student assistant and ISA hours
• Assist with hiring and training student assistants including completing required forms
• Assist with creating packets for events including but not limited to transfer orientation, admitted Spartan Day
• Create flyers and programs for events, announce scholarships, and publicize classes
• Prepares and inputs department program round one (1) scheduling for fall and spring; Submits schedule change forms when necessary
• Inputs purchasing requisitions, direct pays, and reimbursements
• Makes purchases with department Procards and Gocards
• Assists with reconciling expense accounts

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Through knowledge of methods, procedures and practices: English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling
• Ability to draft, compose and appropriately format correspondence and standard reports
• Knowledge of professional general business office procedures and practices
• Thorough knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database and website management
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment and meet department, college, and university deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Ability to effectively write and present reports to the Chair of the department
• Ability to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve most office and customer-related problems
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, frequent interruptions, and schedule changes

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined
• Two (2) years of related office work experience or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Clerical experience in an office setting (maintaining physical and digital files, answering phones and emails, and customer service)
• Experience with Student Administration
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), web maintenance, graphics software, and Google Suite

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Support Coordinator I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,918/month - $4,042/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,505/month - $5,508/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: February 6, 2023 through February 20, 2023 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .



Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Equal Employment Statement

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Advertised: February 06, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
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