Academic and Degree Coordinator (Student Services Professional II)

CSU Careers • San Diego, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Academic & Degree Coordinator plays a key role in helping students successfully navigate their academic journey within SDSU Global Campus programs. Reporting to the Associate Director of Evaluations and Enrollment, this position evaluates applications and academic records, determines admission eligibility, and helps students understand how their previous coursework applies toward degree completion. The role combines detailed transcript evaluation, academic policy expertise, and personalized student support to create a clear pathway from admission through graduation. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, student-centered professional who enjoys solving complex academic questions and helping students turn prior college experience into progress toward an SDSU degree.

Requirements

• Minimum of one to two years of experience in student services or higher education administration requiring interpretation and application of regulations and policies; knowledge of university admission processes and best practices.
• Ability to explain and interpret complex regulations, policies, requirements, and criteria as applied to individual situations.
• Advanced computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, database systems, and student information systems.
• Exceptional student service skills, with emphasis on creating positive student experiences.
• Experience interpreting and explaining academic policies governing public or private university admissions.
• Experience working in a college or university admissions, advising, evaluations, registrar, or other student service-related field.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting and explaining certification policies of the CSU and California Community College systems is preferred.
• Experience with a college or university student information system; SIMS/R or PeopleSoft preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using a degree audit system; uAchieve preferred.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and evaluating college transcripts and performing course articulation; CollegeSource experience and the ability to calculate grade point averages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications and academic records to determine eligibility for admission to SDSU Global Campus programs.
• Review transcripts, articulate coursework, and evaluate academic records to determine progress toward degree requirements.
• Advise students and staff on admission, academic policies, degree requirements, and pathways toward successful degree completion.
• Interpret and apply CSU, university, and community college policies and requirements to individual student situations.
• Maintain accurate student records and utilize student information, degree audit, and articulation systems to support evaluations and enrollment processes.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level