Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University→
College of Engineering College Care Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator, II)
InternshipOn-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$52k–$75k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 month ago
Skills
procurementbudgetingfinancial reportingmicrosoft office suitegoogle workspaceuniversity procurement policiescustomer servicebusiness mathematicsoracle systemscommunication skillsattention to detailadaptabilitycollaboration
Job Description
Summary: Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University is seeking two collaborative and customer-focused College Care Coordinators to support centralized procurement operations. In this vital role, you’ll partner with faculty, staff, and university teams to ensure procure-to-pay activities are accurate, compliant, and efficient, while helping create a positive onboarding experience for new faculty through thoughtful startup funding support.
Responsibilities:
- Provide centralized procurement support for faculty and departments, managing procure-to-pay activities for supplies and services
- Collaborate with Contract & Procurement Management and Business & Financial Affairs to ensure timely and compliant purchasing
- Interpret and apply procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to guide purchasing decisions
- Deliver responsive, customer-focused service to faculty, staff, and students
- Support new faculty startup funding by coordinating allowable purchases and ensuring adherence to funding guidelines
- Track, monitor, and report expenditures to ensure funds are used within established timelines and policies
- Adapt quickly to evolving systems, tools, and processes while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy
Required Qualifications:
- Fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices
- Ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Gmail and Calendar)
- Knowledge of university procurement policies and procedures, particularly within a higher education environment
- Experience coordinating with university departments, research foundations, and external agencies
- Familiarity with Oracle systems, including Oracle IExpense
- Ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages
- Several years of related office work experience
Required Skills: Procurement, Budgeting, Financial Reporting
Important Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, University Procurement Policies
Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer Service, Business Mathematics, Oracle Systems, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Collaboration
Benefits: 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.
Benefits
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.