Position Summary

Are you passionate about supporting academic excellence and eager to contribute to a dynamic university environment? The position of School Coordinator and Assistant to the Director is vital to the effective operations of the various academic and production programs within the School of Theatre, Television & Film in the College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts. Under the general supervision of the School Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless coordination and oversight of diverse administrative and clerical support services that enable the School to fulfill its complex academic mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Coordination: Coordinate and oversee varied administrative and clerical support services to ensure smooth operations.
• Policy Continuity: Provide continuity in policies, procedures, and practices within the school and act as a liaison to the Dean’s Office on all academic instructional and development matters.
• First Point of Contact: Serve as the first point of contact for students, staff, faculty, and the general public, representing the School Main office.
• Mission Support: Manage and support the School’s academic mission, including classroom instruction and public laboratory production programs.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Role: Be part of a dedicated team committed to academic excellence and creative production.
• Community Contribution: Make a meaningful impact on the educational and creative experiences of our students.
• Skill Development: Enhance your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

If you're detail-oriented, organized, and ready to contribute to a thriving academic community, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Information

• 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.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film (TTF) within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts offers a unique blend of rigorous academic coursework and hands-on production experience. TTF administers both a curriculum that combines quality academic course work and production programs, enabling students to apply classroom concepts while receiving pre-professional training and experience. In this capacity, the School often functions like a small business, producing a series of public presentations every year.

The School offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including the terminal MFA degree, and operates two performance venues: the 500-seat Don Powell Theatre and the 175-seat Experimental Theatre. Each year, the theatre production schedule includes 5 or 6 fully mounted plays, along with outreach productions that tour schools and other venues. The Television, Film, and New Media program includes four annual film festivals, showcasing student creativity.

TTF facilities include three film studios, video editing suites, a scene shop, a costume shop, a dedicated shop for TFM productions, a substantial inventory of TFM production equipment, and a TFM equipment check-out office.

The School currently employs 19 full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty, 5 full-time lecturers, 21 part-time faculty, and 11 full-time staff, along with a number of graduate assistants and hourly part-time employees. The majority of the staff contributes to the production programs in Film or Theatre.

For more information regarding the School of Theatre, Television and Film, 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

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and related database software
• Experience in administrative operations of performing Arts/film production organizations highly desirable
• Experience providing administrative support to senior leadership or management
• Experience processing academic appointments preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,058 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: $4,058 - $6,653 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 November 29, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by November 28, 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 Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.