Research Programs Coordinator (Hybrid/Remote)

The California State University; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University is seeking a Programs Coordinator in San Diego to support research and innovation programs within the Division of Research and Innovation. You will coordinate calendars, meetings, and materials while supporting faculty and student initiatives and manage confidential administrative matters.

You will work with campus partners, maintain records, assist with travel and purchasing, and help onboard new project staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Administrative support, office coordination, or program support
• Calendar management, meeting coordination, and scheduling
• Preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials
• Budget tracking, purchasing, travel coordination, or expense reconciliation
• Managing multiple priorities and handling confidential information
• Experience with cross-functional teams is a plus
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or nonprofit environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Deputy Chief Research Officer and the Division of Research and Innovation.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, agendas, presentations, reports, and materials.
• Manage communications, respond to inquiries, and maintain organized records.
• Assist with research-related projects and confidential administrative matters.
• Support faculty and student-focused programs and university committees.
• Coordinate meetings and activities for deans' and university councils.
• Arrange travel, reconcile expenses, and assist with purchasing and transactions.
• Maintain shared calendars, group email accounts, and project records.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Purchasing

Travel coordination

Communications

Confidential information handling

Cross-functional teamwork

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Tools

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Job description

The California State University is seeking a Programs Coordinator in San Diego to support research and innovation programs within the Division of Research and Innovation. You will coordinate calendars, meetings, and materials while supporting faculty and student initiatives and manage confidential administrative matters.

You will work with campus partners, maintain records, assist with travel and purchasing, and help onboard new project staff and volunteers.