Why San Diego State University Foundation
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedAdministers funds and manages resources to support San Diego State University’s research, education, community service, and public broadcasting programs.
- Sdsu research Foundation administers funds for the sponsored research efforts of San Diego State University faculty who are researching issues important to the region, the nation, and the world.$158.2M spent in FY2024
- Sdsu research Foundation administers funds for the university's public broadcasting arm, kpbs radio and television.$25M spent in FY2024
- Sdsu research Foundation administers funds that support the work of projects that focus on University and community improvement.$21.7M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenOverview
The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU achieved its strategic plan goal of becoming an R1, premier public research university in early 2025 furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work.
Our vision is to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration with integrity and respect for individuals that results in the delivery of superior service to support the university’s strategic aspirations. Our core values: Service: We are a service organization that strives to provide superior support to the university community to achieve SDSU’s goals; we are committed to being professionally competent by setting high standards and working hard to achieve results; and we continually seeking to improve our skills and capabilities by valuing education and professional development.
Collaboration: We seek to actively engage with our stakeholders and employees to identify issues and design solutions, build strong relationships grounded in trust, openness, and inclusion and achieve the best results by taking pride in the accomplishments of our colleagues. Innovation: We work towards inspired solutions to improve and adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges, creative ways to streamline and enhance our delivery of services through resourceful and proactive problem solving and strategic use of technology and reduction of obstacles.
Respect: We promote a culture where every individual is valued and treated with dignity, we honor open-mindedness toward different viewpoints and ideas and have a genuine appreciation for varied backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. Integrity: We are committed to act with the highest ethical standards, with honesty, integrity, and transparency, provide consistent and accurate information and value and respect all individuals. FUNCTION OF THE UNIT The School of Public Health at San Diego State University fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment committed to advancing public health through evidence-based inquiry and community engagement.
The school is home to diverse faculty expertise across health management and policy, global health, epidemiology, environmental health, and biostatistics, with a strong emphasis on addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. The SDSU School of Public Health is ranked in the top 15% among Public Health Schools in the United States and 3rd in California by U.S. News and World Report. Our research infrastructure includes partnerships with local and state health…
About San Diego State University Foundation
From its Form 990- Budget $247.5M · Education
- Staff 3,898 · founded 1943
- Pays its leaders $35K–$2.5M (10 reported)
- Open jobs 41 · Jobs at San Diego State University Foundation · Full 990 report