Senior Program Administrator (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt Iii)

Position Summary

The Senior Program Administrator serves as a staff member in the Fowler College of Business. The position is responsible for growing non-credit executive and professional education by representing the college to corporate, community, and other key external partners, for establishing and building strategic partnerships and key relationships with corporate executives, business alumni, and industry professionals, and for developing and implementing an outreach strategy that encourages campus engagement for the benefit of the college and the business community.  More specifically, the Senior Program Administrator is responsible for developing, delivering, and fiscal management of customized professional education opportunities to employees of corporate and other external entities and for overseeing the administrative functions of student strategic consulting initiatives.  

The position will develop and nurture corporate partnerships for the Fowler College of Business through various engagement activities and will exercise its discretion to maximize the value of the relationships between the college and the corporate community in alignment with the college's strategic plan and the priorities of the Dean. The Senior Program Administrator will leverage external relationships to establish new and expand existing employment and internship opportunities, to recruit experiential learning opportunities, and to create unique opportunities for corporate and community engagement with the college and its programs. The position advises senior leadership on issues related to industry engagement and will help prioritize engagement opportunities and strategize industry communications.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate high levels of professionalism, independent thinking, autonomy, initiative, decision-making and action, executive relationship building, and handling of highly sensitive information.  

The Senior Program Administrator reports to the Dean of the Fowler College of Business and will closely collaborate with the college's senior leadership including the Dean, assistant and associate deans, department chairs, and directors of college centers.   

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not 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.  Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Fowler College of Business (FCB) consists of one school and four academic departments (Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing), a Dean, an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, an Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives,  an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, a College Operations Manager, a Director of Marketing & Communications, a Director for Graduate Programs, a Director for Undergraduate Programs, a Director for the Career Management Center, a Director for Assessment, and a Managing Director for the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business.

The Fowler College of Business offers a variety of programs, including an undergraduate and graduate degree in business administration and specialized masters degree programs.  The college also houses several centers:  the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, the Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business, the Corporate Governance Institute, the Institute for Inclusion and Diversity, the Center for Integrated Marketing Communication, the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Aztec Consulting Center, which are critical for the implementation of its strategic plan.

For more information regarding the Fowler College of Business, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a business-related discipline is preferred.
• Eight to ten years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate and external relations, business development, sales & marketing, program administration, strategic planning, consulting, and employer recruiting and/or job development, in an academic or business environment is preferred. 
• Significant understanding of business consulting and the ability to scope complex problems into manageable projects.
• Launching and administering professional or executive education programs.
• An appreciation for and interest in working with students, faculty, and staff.
• Working knowledge of the local area and regional industries/job market/economy. 
• Working knowledge of career services and employment trends, issues, and challenges.
• Experience communicating with diverse and changing audiences in person and via web, print, and other media.
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $8,333 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,638 - $12,899 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

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. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on April 2, 2024.  To receive full consideration, apply by April 1, 2024.  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. 

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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SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Tina Deesen at tdeesen@sdsu.edu