Hybrid Administrative Support - Economics Dept

Careers In Government; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,785 - 56,826; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Retirement

Health Coverage

Education Support

Campus & Community

Job summary

San Diego State University’s Department of Economics is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to maintain day-to-day operations, assist with graduate program administration, and coordinate events in a dynamic academic environment. The role supports budgeting, purchasing, communications, and student/faculty interactions.

The ideal candidate will handle routine office procedures, assist with data collection, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while upholding SDSU policies

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with university procurement policies and higher education environment.
• Experience coordinating with departments, research foundations, or external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and front-office support for the department.
• Support graduate program administration and communications among students, faculty, and office staff.
• Coordinate department events, seminars, and related activities (logistics, travel, IT).
• Handle budget, purchasing, and financial coordination across multiple funding sources.

Skills

Procurement

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Graphics programs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Graphics software

Job description

San Diego State University’s Department of Economics is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to maintain day-to-day operations, assist with graduate program administration, and coordinate events in a dynamic academic environment. The role supports budgeting, purchasing, communications, and student/faculty interactions.

The ideal candidate will handle routine office procedures, assist with data collection, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while upholding SDSU policies