Commuter Life & Orientation Assistant Coordinator

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

CalPERS Retirement

Health Coverage

Education Support

FlexCash & Insurance

Campus & Community

Job summary

San Diego State University seeks an Assistant Coordinator to support the Center for Commuter Life and Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement. The role helps students and families feel welcomed, connected, and supported as they transition to SDSU and pursue their studies.

This on-site, full-time position supports daily office operations, mentoring initiatives, orientation programs, and campus events, with evening and weekend work during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Substitution of specialized experience for education may apply year-for-year.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, families, mentors, staff and campus partners.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across two departments with different deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support commuter student mentors and assistants through check-ins, training, meetings, program coordination and referrals.
• Assist students with general questions, campus resources, academic support and connections to staff.
• Provide front-desk support for OTFE: greet visitors, answer calls and inquiries, complete assigned projects.
• Help plan and coordinate student programs and events (New Student Orientation, Weeks of Welcome, Family Weekend, workshops).
• Organize program information, track participation and student engagement, collect feedback, assist with reports and basic assessment.
• Collaborate with students, families, campus partners, mentors and staff while adapting to changing priorities across two departments.

Skills

Communicate clearly

Multi-tasking

Front-desk service

Relationship building

Data tracking

Adaptability

Event coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Four-year degree in behavioral sciences / public or business administration

Job description

San Diego State University seeks an Assistant Coordinator to support the Center for Commuter Life and Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement. The role helps students and families feel welcomed, connected, and supported as they transition to SDSU and pursue their studies.

This on-site, full-time position supports daily office operations, mentoring initiatives, orientation programs, and campus events, with evening and weekend work during peak periods.