Technical Administrative Coordinator

Job Summary: Technical Administrative Coordinator – SDSU Research Foundation

The SDSU Research Foundation (Academy for Professional Excellence) is seeking a highly organized Technical Administrative Coordinator to join our team in a hybrid or remote-flexible capacity, based in Riverside or San Diego, CA. This grant-funded, full-time position offers a non-negotiable salary of $32.00 – $34.00 per hour and is central to the operational success of our Health and Human Services initiatives.

In this role, you will manage the full service provider lifecycle, overseeing “rolling recruitment” and onboarding for approximately five new hires monthly, while maintaining records for a network of 120–140 service providers. You will act as a technical lead, optimizing data systems across platforms such as Zoho, Trello, and Access Planit, and developing training modules for internal staff. Your responsibilities extend to complex project coordination, including synthesizing statistical data, drafting technical policies, and managing team schedules to ensure project milestones are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and possesses at least 3 years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Preference will be given to those with a background in Health & Human Services and 2+ years of experience with project management platforms. As this role operates within a diverse professional landscape—where “Culturally Responsive Practice” is paramount—strong communication skills and an ability to foster engagement within the California HHS workforce are essential.

• Job Title: Technical Administrative Coordinator

• Hiring Organization: SDSU Research Foundation (Academy for Professional Excellence)

• Location: Riverside or San Diego, CA (Hybrid / Remote Flexibility)

• Base Salary: $32.00 – $34.00 per hour (Non-negotiable)

• Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), Grant-funded (Subject to annual renewal)

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Occasional evenings/weekends/travel)

• Job Category: Academic Administration / Human Resources Operations / Project Coordination

• Experience Level: * Minimum: 3 years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

  • Preferred: 2 years in Health & Human Services and 2 years using project management/technical platforms.

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience in administrative policy and evaluation.

• Technical Skills:

  • Systems & CRM: Access Planit, CACWT, Zoho Solutions, Trello, Qualtrics, MailChimp.

  • Project Management: Lifecycle management, data system optimization, and technical platform configuration.

  • Administrative: Records management, statistical data synthesis, and technical writing (Policies & Procedures).

• Responsibilities:

  • Service Provider Lifecycle: Managing “rolling recruitment” and onboarding for ~5 new hires monthly; facilitating interviews and performance evaluations.

  • Data Management: Maintaining personnel records for 120–140 service providers across multiple CRM and database platforms.

  • Operational Coordination: Establishing annual project views, managing team scheduling, and organizing staff development events.

  • Communication: Synthesizing team information to draft facilitator communications and copywriting for engagement materials.

  • Technical Training: Developing and delivering training modules for internal technical platforms.

• Benefits: SDSURF provides a full life cycle of grants services; specific health/retirement benefits are standard for SDSURF auxiliary roles (not explicitly itemized in description).

• Industry: Higher Education / Social Work / Research Foundation

Supplemental Data: Demographic Context

Since this role involves “Culturally Responsive Practice” and recruitment within the Health and Human Services sector in California, it is helpful to note the broader professional landscape:

• California Social Work/HHS Workforce: As of recent labor statistics, the Social Work and Community Service workforce in California is highly diverse, with approximately 35-40% identifying as Hispanic/Latino, 10-12% as Black/African American, and 8-10% as Asian American.

• Educational Attainment: For administrative and coordinator roles in California’s higher education auxiliary sector, over 65% of employees hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher.