Position Summary

The College of Sciences at San Diego State University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Clinical Psychology Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) Coordinator to support the Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, offered in partnership with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Reporting to the Program Director, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous operation of complex administrative functions for the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Administration: Coordinate the daily operations of the Clinical Psychology JDP, applying independent judgment and initiative to manage administrative workflows, ensure compliance with university policies, and support the academic and clinical training success of students.
• Records & Database Management: Create, update, and maintain comprehensive databases that track all current student and alumni records. Ensure data accuracy, maintain confidentiality, and support reporting and accreditation needs.
• Budget & Financial Support: Assist with tracking program expenditures and supporting budget management tasks. Help prepare financial documents and monitor accounts in coordination with the Program Director and College staff.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Support ongoing accreditation processes by maintaining documentation, preparing confidential and complex reports, and ensuring timely submission of required materials.
• Student & Faculty Support: Serve as a knowledgeable resource on program policies, procedures, and milestones. Provide guidance and support to students and faculty regarding academic requirements and administrative processes.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Act as a liaison between SDSU and UCSD, and with SDSU’s Graduate Division, Psychology Department, and Psychology Clinic. Foster strong communication and collaboration across institutional partners.
• Event & Communication Support: Organize meetings, conferences, retreats, and program-related events. Manage correspondence, filing, and program communications. Maintain web content to enhance program visibility and accessibility.

Why Join Us?

• Student- and Faculty-Centered Impact: Play an essential role in supporting the academic progress and clinical training of future psychologists in a nationally recognized doctoral program.
• Cross-Campus Collaboration: Be part of a unique inter-institutional program that values teamwork, service, and academic excellence across two premier universities.
• Meaningful Contributions: Support the educational, clinical, and research goals of a program that prepares students to serve diverse communities through evidence-based practice and scholarship.
• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in academic program coordination, budget administration, accreditation, and interdepartmental liaison work in a dynamic higher education setting.

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

Psychology is one of the largest departments in the university and, of the joint doctoral programs SDSU is currently involved with, the JDP in Clinical Psychology is the largest. The function of the Employing Unit is to provide virtually all of the necessary informational, administrative, support, and accreditation services for the SDSUIUCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (JDP) both for faculty teaching and/or mentoring students in the program and for students. More than 170 faculty members from the SDSU Psychology Department, the SDSU School of Public Health, and the UCSD Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine are actively involved in the program. The JDP student body consists of more than 360 alumni and 77 current students. Approximately 700 applicants compete for 12 new student slots each year. Students are accepted into one of three "tracks," and as a result both faculty and students are classified by "track". Although the program is co-sponsored by UCSD and SDSU, the Administrative Support Coordinator handles virtually all of the administrative duties, from application to the program to maintaining student files both via database and hardcopy post-graduation, to interacting with national accrediting bodies and organizations. 

For more information regarding the Department of Psychology, 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

• Working knowledge of budget practices. 
• Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports.
• Experience developing, updating, and managing large budget spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.
• High degree of professionalism, initiative, attention to detail; and accuracy, along with the ability to organize and implement projects in a proactive manner.
• Must take initiative and be self-directed with a problem-solving focus.
• Experience with management/coordination of a graduate program in higher education (preferred).

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,200 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. 

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

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. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by July 6, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and 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.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at srfaulk@sdsu.edu.