College of Engineering College Care Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator, II)

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.