Administrative Support Coordinator

Job no: 551962Work type: StaffLocation: San JoséCategories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Resources & Operations and receiving work lead direction from the Department Chair, the Administrative Support Coordinator provides administrative support to the department in the Lucas College of Business (LCoB). Key ResponsibilitiesProcess all Student Assistant, Course Student Assistant, and Instructional Student Assistant, hiring, onboarding and tracking for Accounting & Finance Department. If needed, also appoint any Graduate Assistants upon direction from the LCoB Resource Team.Coordinate all aspects of faculty office moves including packing and arrange for move of supplies & furniture, telephones, computers. Coordinate the setup for new tenure track faculty offices based on the direction from the Director of Resources & Operations. Ensure faculty have teaching supplies, keys and keycard access to buildings/office/classrooms, and general office-setup.Responsible for opening and closing department office during regular office hours. Act as a front-line receptionist, answer phones, respond to inquiries about department programs, policies and procedures, run errands, distribute mail and make photocopies.Research, troubleshoot, resolve and disseminate moderately complex academic-related problems for students and faculty.Pickup for student assistants, master payroll, and miscellaneous paychecks.Approve monthly student payable time.Temporary Duties: support to the other LCoB Undergraduate departments for Department Coordinator administrative & procurement tasks, as assigned by the Director of Resources & Operations.Responsible for following the SJSU travel guide and using Financial Transaction Services (FTS) to enter requests for authorization for travel & travel reimbursements. Assist faculty in making travel arrangements, assign account numbers, track sources of funds, and monitor travel expenditures.Prepare and process purchase requisitions, direct pay and employee personal reimbursement claims. Reconcile Procurement Card and GoCard account statement entering appropriate chart field per expense on a monthly basis. Manage the TRIA/VPAT process for IT software requests. Interact with purchasing and accounts payable when needed to complete all requests.Maintain department faculty grants. LCoB Travel Research & Development (TR&D) allocations in addition to any external grants. Must understand the guidelines and fund expiration for each type. Input and track expenditures.Reconcile all expenses using CFS Data Warehouse.Responsible for coordination and preparation of expenses with department Tower Foundation and Research Foundation accounts. Work with LCoB Resource Team analyst for processes. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrates ability to provide high level customer service to students, faculty and staff.Strong written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group.Working knowledge of CFS to extract information and understand interactions between various funds and accounts.Proficient in PC compatible software programs such PeopleSoft, MS Office and Excel.Proficient in SJSU applications: (e.g. Financial Transaction Services (FTS), Common Finance System (CFS)/Data Warehouse, MySJSU, SJSU@Work, CHRS, possibly eFaculty and other current software applications).Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment. Required QualificationsCompletion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents.Three years of related office work experience. Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated experience providing customer service.At least two years demonstrated experience handling multiple work priorities.Experience with DocuSign, Word and Excel.Experience with student appointments.Experience with SJSU systems FTS, CFS, CFS Data Warehouse, PeopleSoft, CSUBuy and CHRS.Experience preparing travel reimbursements, purchase requisitions, and reconciling financial transactions. CompensationClassification: Administrative Support Coordinator IIAnticipated Hiring Range: $4,617/month - $4,850/monthCSU Salary Range: $4,058/month - $6,653/monthSan 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 ProcedureClick Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:ResumeLetter of InterestAll applicants must apply within the specified application period: September 26, 2025 through October 12, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Contact InformationUniversity Personneljobs@sjsu.edu408-924-2252 CSU Vaccination PolicyThe CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. 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San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Advertised: September 26, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close: Open until filledWhatsappFacebookLinkedInEmail App if (typeof SocialShareKit = 'undefined') { SocialShareKit.init({ forceInit: true, reinitialize: true, selector: '.social-share-kit .ssk' }); }