Program Coordinator II at San Diego State University Research Foundation – San Diego, California

San Diego State University Research Foundation
Program Coordinator II

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Job ID: 2026-20203
Type: Full-Time Contract
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research/Project
School of Music & Dance

Overview

• This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after April 22, 2026.
• The salary for this position is $34.50 per hour, 30 hours per week and is non-negotiable.

The School of Music and Dance, in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, offers curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. Graduate Study degree programs include a Master of Music degree and a Master of Arts degree in Critical Studies in Music. The 78,000 square-foot music building (completed in 1970) includes a 290-seat recital hall, a number of large and small ensemble rehearsal rooms, an electronic music studio, two digital/interactive class piano rooms, over 50 individual practice rooms, and a 25-station interactive, multimedia computer technology laboratory dedicated to the arts, a recording studio, and two large dance rehearsal studios. The school includes 20 full-time, 56 part-time, and 14 studio faculty with a support staff of 8. There are approximately 285 undergraduate and 40 graduate music students; the dance program has 80 dance majors. The University library collection includes over 75,000 music books and scores.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Manage and oversee financial, programmatic and community interactions with constituents (parents, students, schools, community members) related to the functioning of the Community Music School (CMS) and Community Council for Music in the Schools (CCMS). Reporting to the Director of the School of Music and Dance, the Director of Community Programs oversees planning, fiscal processes, hiring of teachers, Research Foundation paperwork, and program development for the Community Music School. Reporting to the Director of the School of Music and Dance and communicating regularly with members of the Board of the Community Council for Music in the Schools, the incumbent tracks instrument loans to public school students in San Diego Unified, handles paperwork transactions including vendor payments, setting an annual budget, and working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

Direct Community Music School - 60%

• Attract, hire, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members (teachers), empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility and performance. Meet regularly with team members.
• Manage coordinators of each division of the community music school (e.g., strings, piano, etc.).
• Oversee marketing of the Community Music School. Manage recruitment of students for the school to ensure its continued growth and stability.
• Oversee budget and payment collection of student tuition with a strong emphasis on revenue development, program stability and enhancement, including scholarship endowment and cash accounts.
• Hire and train SDSU School of Music and Dance student workers.
• Coordinate performances and outreach activities in the San Diego community to enhance the Community Music School's visibility including but not limited to: media outreach; community outreach via community performances and programs, free or student tickets to concerts, and/or the creation of new community programs.
• Develop potential donors for student scholarships and program costs.
• Create and manage an advisory board that will ensure the longevity of the CMS and CCMS.
• In conjunction with the School of Music Event Coordinator, secure dates and venues for recitals, and teaching studio space.
• Track inventory, assess inventory need for repairs, and facilitate repair and maintenance of instruments owned by CMS.

Managing Community Council for Music in the Schools (CCMS) - 25%

• Oversee the distribution of organization instruments to public schools.
• Develop programs to advance the mission of the Community Council for Music in the Schools (CCMS), including offering training to music teachers in the San Diego Unified School District.
• Report to the Director of the School of Music and Dance and communicate regularly with members of the Board of the CCMS. Track instrument loans to public school students in San Diego Unified School District. Process paperwork transactions including vendor payments. Set an annual budget. Work with volunteers.
• Coordinate inventory loan/return of CCMS instruments with VAPA personnel.
• Track and assess inventory and facilitate repair and maintenance of instruments owned by CCMS.
• Periodically check, analyze, and report on CCMS endowments for the proper use of funds for CCMS instruments and activities.

Liaison with College Faculty - 10%

• Oversee and develop co-curricular activities in collaboration with the college music faculty, including, but not limited to, masterclasses by distinguished artists and integration of CMS activities within college music student coursework.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned 5%

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administration work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in office or administrative environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in string teaching and pedagogy
• Master’s degree in music or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of professional experience running a music program
• Competency in basic word processing, spreadsheet, and payroll software

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.