Graduate Programs Coordinator - Doctoral & Joint Programs

San Diego State University; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

CSU tuition fee waiver

Flexible telecommuting up to one day a

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking an Administrative Support Coordinator II in San Diego to provide centralized administrative support for CHHS graduate programs, including the Joint Doctoral Program. The role focuses on coordinating processes, records, and timelines, and collaborating with UC San Diego for joint activities.

Ideal candidates excel at managing multiple priorities, handling detailed procedures, and building relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and campus offices to

Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education environment preferred.
• Administrative experience supporting graduate programs preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with databases, tracking systems, and program documentation.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills managing multiple priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments to coordinate shared processes.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Program Coordination across CHHS programs with timely activities.
• Support student lifecycle from recruitment to alumni follow-up.
• Provide administrative coordination for the Joint Doctoral Program with UCSD.
• Maintain graduate program tracking systems and reporting.
• Communicate processes to directors, faculty, students, alumni, staff.
• Monitor deadlines and resolve routine administrative issues.
• Support Dean’s Office operations and events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Project coordination

Cross-department collaboration

Higher education experience

Job description

San Diego State University is seeking an Administrative Support Coordinator II in San Diego to provide centralized administrative support for CHHS graduate programs, including the Joint Doctoral Program. The role focuses on coordinating processes, records, and timelines, and collaborating with UC San Diego for joint activities.

Ideal candidates excel at managing multiple priorities, handling detailed procedures, and building relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and campus offices to