Student Media Business Coordinator

Job no: 546351
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

San Diego State University's Student Media is looking for a Student Media Business Coordinator to support the financial and operational aspects of student media organizations. If you're passionate about media and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial operations of student media organizations, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Assist with the development and implementation of business strategies to support student media.
• Coordinate advertising sales and sponsorships to generate revenue for student media.
• Provide administrative support to student media organizations, including scheduling, event planning, and communication.
• Train and supervise student assistants in business and financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures related to student media operations.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support the success of student media organizations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant student media community.
• Gain valuable experience in business and financial operations.
• Contribute to the success of student media organizations.

Make a real difference in the day-to-day operations of student media. Apply today.

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.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA) is one of the eight San Diego State University instructional units. The College is comprised of ten diverse departments and schools: the departments of Aerospace Studies, Military Science, and Naval Science; the schools of Art, Design and Art History, Communication, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Journalism and Media Studies, Music and Dance, Public Affairs, and Theatre, Television and Film as well as ten research centers. The College is staffed by 49 administrative, clerical, and technical positions in addition to approximately 260 tenured/tenure-track faculty and lecturers serving over 5,000 majors.

At the School of Journalism & Media Studies, we are training the next generation of innovative and ethical storytellers to be leaders in their fields. In truth, we make a lot more than storytellers. We make headlines, professionals, innovators, disruptors, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and above all-change. Our school is also nationally accredited with ACEJMC, marking it among the elite programs in the nation. The School of Journalism and Media Studies offers nationally accredited programs that prepare undergraduate students for careers in a wide range of media-related jobs. Our graduate students enhance their careers in mass communication and in learning design and technology, with graduates going on to pursue doctorates or furthering their professional careers in the media.

The Daily Aztec is San Diego State University's independent student newspaper, serving a student population of more than 35,000 and a faculty and staff population of more than 4,000. The Daily Aztec strives to be a resource for all members of the SDSU community, providing the news, entertainment, information, and advice they need to make their experience as Aztecs the best it can be. The Daily Aztec publishes daily online and is a monthly print publication. It has five regular sections: news, opinion and editorial, mundo azteca, arts and culture, and sports.

KCR College Radio: The Sound of State is an internet-based radio station run by students at San Diego State University. It provides music, sports, and talk programs to the SDSU community. KCR can be listened to directly via the RadioFX and TuneIn apps.

For more information regarding the School of Journalism and Media Studies, 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

Strong organizational skills.

Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.

Expertise in handling emergency situations with composure and exhibit sound professional judgement.

Manage tasks, time and allocate resources effectively.

Must understand editorial integrity and cannot influence editorial content.

Capable of maintaining positive working relationships with staff, University, customers and vendors.

Advertising/sales/marketing experience preferred.

Experience providing lead work direction preferred.

Budgeting experience is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,000 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 . click apply for full job details