Remote Academic Operations Coordinator

The California State University; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

CalPERS pension plan

Health coverage

CSU tuition waiver

Job summary

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the School of Nursing across multiple SDSU locations. The role emphasizes administrative and operational support, including faculty workload, scheduling, and budget oversight.

Reporting to school leadership, the coordinator will guide staff, ensure policy compliance, and help drive accreditation readiness and program governance. The position offers a telecommuting option up to one day weekly after training.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex administrative functions and leading staff.
• Experience in large, complex organizations (e.g., higher education, healthcare).
• Experience coordinating, tracking, and overseeing budgets including planning and monitoring.
• Knowledge of healthcare environments.
• Experience with faculty appointments, RTP processes.
• Experience supporting an accredited academic program.
• Experience with purchasing, travel, and reimbursement processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational functions across the School of Nursing’s locations.
• Schedule class scheduling and faculty workload reporting; monitor enrollment and FTES activity.
• Coordinate faculty appointments, lecturer records, leaves, and recruitment logistics.
• Oversee operational and instructional budget tracking, reconciliations, and purchasing guidance.
• Coordinate RTP, retention, and evaluation processes and ensure timelines and compliance.
• Coordinate records and reporting for accreditation reviews and required reporting.
• Provide lead work direction and operational guidance to administrative and technical staff.

Skills

Lead work direction

Large org experience

Budget coordination

Healthcare knowledge

Faculty RTP knowledge

Academic program support

Purchasing & travel

Education

High school/equivalent plus experience

Job description

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the School of Nursing across multiple SDSU locations. The role emphasizes administrative and operational support, including faculty workload, scheduling, and budget oversight.

Reporting to school leadership, the coordinator will guide staff, ensure policy compliance, and help drive accreditation readiness and program governance. The position offers a telecommuting option up to one day weekly after training.