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School of Accountancy/MIS Department Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

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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

The School of Accountancy/Management Informations Systems Department Coordinator serves as a staff member in the Fowler College of Business assigned to the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems department office. The main function of the School of Accountancy/MIS Department Coordinator is to manage, track, and reconcile all state funds and foundation funds for the Lamden School of Accountancy and the Management Information Systems department. The position will conduct analyses (for fund management) as the primary financial/budgetary resource through the production of financial reports and coordination of university and foundation accounts. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing the data in various state and foundation funds to provide timely evaluations and to prepare reports periodically for Lamden School’s and MIS department’s decision-making. Since the Lamden School of Accountancy is separately accredited by AACSB, the Department Coordinator is also responsible to provide required financial data and analysis for AACSB reporting purposes.  

The School of Accountancy/MIS Department Coordinator serves as the administrative assistant to the director of the Lamden School of Accountancy and chair of the Department of Management Information Systems. In this capacity, the position is under the direction of the director and chair and the department administrator/lead responsible for the smooth operation of all aspects of the department office including supervising two administrative support assistants and several student work student assistants. Work will require interaction with other staff within the College as well as the campus and community, and so requires good oral and written communication skills.

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 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.

The mission of Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy (Lamden School of Accountancy) at San Diego State is to prepare future accounting professionals in an open and inclusive environment. We empower our diverse learners to impact society and shape the evolving global business environment through innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with professionals and the community at-large. Faculty of the School understand and respect diversity, equity and inclusion, and are committed to teamwork, continuous improvement, and scholarship informed by regional, national, and global developments in academics, business, and society.

The mission of the Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) is to educate students with a competency-based curriculum that evolves with the changing needs of the business environment to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the organizations they serve. The MIS department maintains ongoing engagement with the local business community, most notably through our MIS advisory board, to develop programs and courses that reflect their needs. MIS faculty focus their research on real-world issues affecting many individuals and organizations, and seek external grant funding and conduct basic and applied research to move toward creative solutions for the problems of our day. MIS faculty disseminate their research findings to assist business, non-profit, and government organizations in fulfilling their missions. 

For more information regarding the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, click here.

For more information regarding the Management Information Systems Department, click here.

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

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
  • Proficient in Google Suite.
  • Two years of accounting related work experience is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,300 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: $3,865 - $6,336 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 May 10, 2024.  To receive full consideration, apply by May 9, 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.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

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 tdeesen@sdsu.edu.

 

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