Administrative Support Coordinator

Job Summary

Reporting to the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Student Success Center Managing Director and receiving work lead direction from the CHHS Student Success Center Assistant Director, the Administrative Support Coordinator provides general office support to the CHHS Student Success Center. Working independently, under general supervision, the Administrative Support Coordinator performs routine clerical and administrative duties in support of the daily operation of the center, including the coordination of front desk operations. The position is responsible for office coordination, website maintenance, managing calendars, maintaining data for reports, scheduling and coordinating events, and special projects. The position contributes to creating and sustaining a responsive environment for SJSU students, staff and faculty. This position also acts as the front-line receptionist greeting students and visitors; maintaining office filing systems and performing additional support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service via phone, email and messaging to students and faculty/staff in other offices
• Assists with the development and monitoring of the center’s budget
• Tracks, reviews and approves student staff work hours entered into PeopleSoft
• Maintains and regularly updates the center’s website, including content and links
• Troubleshoots minor office equipment problems
• Assists with data entry, data analysis and proofing documents for accuracy
• Files documents and records

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to clarify institutional policies and procedures for students
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents
• Three years of related office work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree form a community college or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, database management, and HTML formatting, desktop publishing, graphics design, Internet and email browser
• Demonstrated experience with CMS/PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate/Spartan Connect
• Demonstrated experience composing correspondence and reports
• Experience working in student services environment in higher education
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with culturally and ethnically diverse populations as well as low-income and first-generation college students

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Support Coordinator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,173/month - $4,494/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,681/month - $6,034/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: August 3, 2023 through August 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 strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each 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

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: August 03, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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