Administrative Support Coordinator (2 Positions)

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering is an innovative, collaborative, and supportive environment that empowers employees to achieve professional and personal goals while contributing to the university’s student-centered mission. A member of the 23-campus California State university system, San José State University (SJSU) is situated in the entrepreneurial heart of Silicon Valley. The College of Engineering at San Jose State University comprises ten departments and independent programs which employs nearly 400 faculty and staff to support more than 7,000 local and international students. Committed to excellence and service, the expert staff of the College of Engineering frequently work with multiple external stakeholders and partners from across campus and other institutions.

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations, the incumbent provides administrative support to the college and designated department(s). This position performs a full range of clerical and administrative duties to support employees and students. Duties include, but are not limited to, front desk support and answering phones, greeting all visitors and students, assisting with events and scheduling appointments, tracking and ordering office/classroom/lab supplies, mail distribution, assisting with hiring, supervision, and oversight of unionized student employees, approval and tracking of student payroll expenses, supporting academic inquiries, marketing/communications, and updating web-based content. The Administrative Support Coordinator will provide back-up support to departments as assigned, and will serve as an on-site supervisor to student employees.

This position advances strategic initiatives and ensures day-to-day business functions are aligned with the core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.