Job Details

Industry Liaison Assistant - Administrative Support Assistant II

Position Number: 6226200
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Computing - Other

Industry Liaison Assistant - Administrative Support Assistant II

Req No: 2025-18842
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Type: Temporary
Salary: 24.00 to 28.00 per hour
Close Date: 5/27/2025

Overview
The pay rate for this position is $24.00 to $28.00 per hour based on experience and is non-negotiable.

FUNCTION OF THE UNIT

The Computing Curriculum Development project will launch a sustainable two-semester capstone project course for the undergraduate degree in Computer Science at SDSU.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To support Computer Science Professors in designing and implementing a two-semester capstone project course for the undergraduate degree in Computer Science at SDSU, and to support senior student teams and industry partners in their projects designing, building, and testing software engineering solutions and products.

Responsibilities
Industry Communication and Customer Support 25%

Reach out and engage with industry partners
Assist in setting up six industry-sponsored projects
Work closely with SDSU Contracts and Procurement on all aspects of the Service Learning Agreements, MOU's & Affiliation Agreements
Send out electronic forms to new partners via Adobe sign and assures all are completed correctly and filed appropriately
Maintain regular communication channels with industry partners

Project Management 25%

Support teams of students regularly meeting with industry sponsors, tracking the scope and needs of each project, from design to final deliverables
Keep all informed of project progress and deadlines
Assist in ensuring deadlines and project timelines are met

General Administrative Support 25%

Support Professors with weekly status and progress reports
Track and report cost information and records

Programs and Events 15%

Coordinate a final Design Day in May 2026 with an audience of industry sponsors, fellow teams, faculty, and other computer science students
Coordinate Venue, Catering, Parking, Flyers, Registration, and Sign in Sheets
Assist in designing the Marketing Program

Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned 10%

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience
Previous experience in an office or administrative environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS

Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a graduate degree program
Uses project management tools to manage small projects and programs
Event planning experience
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of Agile software development principles
Highly effective communicator
Experience with managing projects

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.

Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.

SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII 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), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.

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