Employee Engagement Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

Position Summary

The Office of Employee Engagement at San Diego State University is seeking an Employee Engagement Coordinator to serve as an administrative hub for office operations and employee engagement activities. This position coordinates schedules, maintains records, supports purchasing and budget processes, prepares communications, and helps ensure that the Employee Engagement Lounge and related office services operate smoothly.

In addition to providing day-to-day administrative support, the Coordinator assists with employee events, professional development programs, community-building activities, and the Employee-Led Network program. The position works with the Director of Employee Engagement, divisional leadership, campus partners, and student assistants to organize information, coordinate logistics, respond to requests, and support programs that strengthen connection across the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate office schedules, calendars, meetings, records, correspondence, and day-to-day administrative processes.
• Provide administrative support for employee engagement events, workshops, professional development programs, and community-building initiatives.
• Maintain the Employee Engagement Lounge by coordinating room use, organizing materials, assisting visitors, and tracking operational needs.
• Support Employee-Led Network administration, including applications, onboarding, communications, records, compliance documentation, budgets, and reporting.
• Prepare newsletters, announcements, website updates, event materials, and other communications for employees and campus partners.
• Process purchasing, reimbursements, procurement requests, contracts, payments, and budget documentation.
• Coordinate student assistant schedules, assign tasks, provide training, and review work to support office operations.

Why Join Us

• Play a central administrative role in an office that supports employee connection, professional development, and workplace community.
• Develop practical experience in office operations, budget coordination, procurement, event logistics, communications, and records management.
• Collaborate with divisional leadership and campus partners on programs serving employees throughout Student Affairs and Campus Diversity.
• Work in a small team where strong organization, communication, and administrative support have a direct impact on the employee experience.

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Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30th, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment for up to three years.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 1 day per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Department Summary

The Office of Employee Engagement is part of SDSU’s Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and is dedicated to supporting employees throughout their careers. The office helps attract and onboard talented staff, promote professional growth and leadership development, strengthen employee engagement and retention, and support transitions when employees move on to new opportunities. Through resources such as the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Employee Engagement Hub, community events, networking opportunities, professional development programs, the Leadership Prep Academy, employee lounge access, and employee-led networks, the office fosters connection, mentorship, inclusion, and a community of care across the division.

For more information regarding the Office of Employee Engagement, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

Key Qualifications

• Fully functional knowledge of standard office procedures, administrative practices, and related technology systems.
• Demonstrated skill in independently managing multiple priorities, projects, and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting correspondence, preparing reports, and applying proper English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and organizational structures, with experience interpreting and applying them independently.
• Experience troubleshooting administrative issues, responding to inquiries, and considering how operational decisions may affect other areas.
• Experience analyzing operational and procedural problems, developing recommendations, and evaluating potential solutions.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making when established guidelines or precedents are not available.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including experience working across departments and employee groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in higher education or employee engagement programming.
• Experience with budget tracking and procurement systems.
• Experience mentoring or providing lead direction to student assistants.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:

Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,367.00 per month).
• Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the CSUEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,367.00 - $6,362.00 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).
• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by October 26th, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Yura Boyce (yboyce@sdsu.edu).