Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations, and receiving work direction from the Department Chair, under general supervision, the Department Coordinator independently provides various administrative and support services to the Department Chair, faculty, and students of the African American Studies Department. This position has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the department offices and works collaboratively with the Department Analyst to support the SJSU Ethnic Studies Collaborative. The Department Coordinator is responsible for reconciling the department Research Foundation accounts, operating expenses in the Operating Fund, and PACE funds as well as other accounts/funds for the department. This position is also responsible for training student assistants; processing ISA and Student Assistant appointments; planning and coordinating department events; handling faculty and student confidential information; distributing information to students, faculty, and the general public; submitting and tracking facility and key requests; processing and reviewing travel and other reimbursement requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile operating fund expense budget to Data Warehouse reports
• Reconcile Research and Tower Foundation accounts to Foundation reports monthly
• Provide balance and expenditure information to the department Chair
• Reconcile operating fund and foundation Pro-cards and Go-cards monthly
• Prepare Operating Fund and Foundation travel authorizations and expense reimbursements
• Process and review purchase requisitions, travel authorizations and reimbursements, other reimbursements, and direct payments as needed
• Collaborate with department Analyst on budget related projects
• Responsible for training student assistants
• Responsible for processing student appointments
• Assure student time is submitted in a timely manner
• Assist faculty and Chair in grade changes, clearing incompletes, and other similar tasks
• Support faculty and students with travel processes and procedures
• Assist Chair with faculty recruitment, temporary faculty evaluations and RTP
• Independently perform the day-to-day tasks for the operation of the department offices
• Department event planning and coordination

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of software applications: DocuSign, word processing, spreadsheets, G Suite (e.g., Gmail, Google drive), database management, Adobe
• Acrobat, and graphics design software (e.g., Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop)
• Knowledge of fund accounting practices and the ability to maintain multiple detailed spreadsheets
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft/CMS HR, Student Admin. FTS, CFS, Data Warehouse, SAMI, and Student Data Warehouse.
• Thorough knowledge of SJSU financial processes – procurements, accounts payable, and accounting services
• Thorough knowledge of Research and Tower Foundation financial processes
• Ability to extract and analyze data and reports from all SJSU financial systems: FTS, CFS, CFS Data Warehouse
• Ability to work with faculty to obtain appropriate documents for appointments and evaluations
• Thorough knowledge of the curriculum change procedure and catalog due dates
• Thorough knowledge of the hiring process for student assistants
• Ability to train students to assure their understanding of work assignments
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents
• Three years of related office work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Administrative experience working in an office with complex and diverse tasks similar to the Department of African American Studies in the College of Social Sciences
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Experience with SJSU policies and procedures specifically dealing with Procurement Services, FD&O, Admissions and Records, Tower/Research Foundation and processing of invoices/reimbursements/requisitions and travel requests
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, CMS/FTS,CFS, G Suite (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive), graphics design software, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Support Coordinator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,441/month - $4,500/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,681/month - $6,034/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: March 6, 2023 through March 21, 2023. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

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