Assistant To The Dean (Administrative Support Coordinator Ii)

Job no: 537911
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Dean, the Assistant to the Dean performs both specialized and general duties related to the overall administrative operations of the College of Engineering and understands and applies a wide array of University and College policies for the benefit of the Dean’s Office and College as a whole. As such, the Assistant to the Dean responds to inquiries, interprets policies and gives direction on university procedures on the Dean’s behalf.
In addition, the Assistant to the Dean is responsible for numerous special projects that are critical to the operations and marketing of the College of Engineering. The Assistant to the Dean must have the ability to handle multiple work priorities and be accountable for their results, use independent judgment, make decisions, interpret and apply a wide range of policies and procedures, follow standard procedures and practices and determine appropriate solutions to a wide range of administrative problems related to the day-to-day operations of the College.
The Assistant to the Dean also provides direct, confidential support to the Dean which requires researching, analyzing, and presenting information to the Dean and/or on the Dean’s behalf; assuring that deadlines are met by the Dean’s Office and Departments; and maintaining the Dean’s complex calendar.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This 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.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Dean’s Office in the College of Engineering is responsible for all administrative and managerial functions of the College, which include overseeing the operations of the College’s four (4) departments, which have a total of (8) academic programs, coordinating work of the College’s committees, managing budgetary and financial matters, providing faculty and staff support, working with other University departments to integrate College of Engineering functions, providing student services, supporting the College’s outreach and research efforts, and managing the development activities for the benefit of the College and its students.
The Dean’s Office administers these programs with four (4) administrators and a student services professional: the Dean, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & Research, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and Director of the MESA Engineering Program. ln addition, the Dean’s Office has a staff of (7) which includes an Assistant to the Dean, two (2) Administrative Analyst Specialists, an Administrative Coordinator, a Student Affairs Coordinator, Center for Student Success in Engineering Coordinator, and an Internship Coordinator. There are also three (3) Information Technology support personnel: an Operating Systems Analyst and two (2) Information Technology Consultants.
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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 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

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience serving in an Administrative Support/executive assistant position to a high-level leadership role such as department head, director, dean, vice-president, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Working knowledge of graphic design, layout, photo editing and website support is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and the composition of various communication vehicles.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of executive-level Administrative Support experience is preferred.

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