Our Organization
Aztec Shops, Ltd., founded in 1931, is a non-profit corporation that functions as an auxiliary of San Diego State University. As a “self-sustaining” non-profit SDSU auxiliary, Aztec Shops operates without subsidy from the University or the State. The corporation manages a variety of services including operation of SDSU Campus Stores, SDSU Dining, SDSU Conference Services, SDSU Licensing, and Commercial and Residential Real Estate properties surrounding campus.
Mission Statement
Aztec Shops, Ltd., strives to advance the priorities of San Diego State University and enhance the quality, affordability, and accessibility of every student’s educational experience and success. Aztec Shops is a leader in comprehensive, sustainable and innovative practices and is responsive to the SDSU community, contributing strategically and financially for the greater good of the University, its students and student programs.
Aztec Shops Values...
...integrity, honesty, transparency and responsibility
-- among all Aztec Shops employees and leadership staff.
...a culture of open communication, mutual respect and belonging
-- in every facet of our work.
...our partnership with San Diego State University
-- with students as the main priority, we actively participate in the advancement of the strategic long-term and immediate short-term needs and goals of the University.
...our professional staff
-- Aztec Shops has created a unique culture that encourages a positive work environment and allows for work-life balance and opportunities for advancement.
...our student employees
-- we take a student-centric approach to management so when students work for us, they become part of the Aztec Shops family and will be taught valuable life and professional skills needed to become socially responsible global citizens.
...the principles of responsible environmental stewardship
-- Aztec Shops is committed to supporting a resilient and sustainable university community by using innovative practices with transparency, fairness, efficiency, and accountability in alignment with the University’s goals.
Our Divisions & Departments
Dining
Dining
SDSU Dining: operates and oversees close to 50 restaurants and food service outlets on the San Diego campus including the Faculty-Staff Club, Residential Dining, quick-service restaurants of local, regional and national brands, seven Aztec Market convenience stores, and three Starbucks locations campus-wide. SDSU Dining is the largest student employer on campus with over 700 students working at our self-operated facilities each year.
SDSU Concessions
SDSU Concessions
SDSU Concessions: operates all concessions for concerts, special events, sporting activities and conferences and will operate concessions at the new multipurpose Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley.
SDSU Catering
SDSU Catering
SDSU Catering: provides award winning culinary experiences for over 3,000 annual events on the SDSU campuses and will offer catering at the new Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley. Creating unique dining experiences from two people to large extravaganzas for thousands of guests, SDSU Catering has been providing fresh and delicious food, creative and personalized menu ideas, and excellent customer service to the campus community and alums for over 30 years.
SDSU Dining: operates and oversees close to 50 restaurants and food service outlets on the San Diego campus including the Faculty-Staff Club, Residential Dining, quick-service restaurants of local, regional and national brands, seven Aztec Market convenience stores, and three Starbucks locations campus-wide. SDSU Dining is the largest student employer on campus with over 700 students working at our self-operated facilities each year.
SDSU Concessions: operates all concessions for concerts, special events, sporting activities and conferences and will operate concessions at the new multipurpose Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley.
SDSU Catering: provides award winning culinary experiences for over 3,000 annual events on the SDSU campuses and will offer catering at the new Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley. Creating unique dining experiences from two people to large extravaganzas for thousands of guests, SDSU Catering has been providing fresh and delicious food, creative and personalized menu ideas, and excellent customer service to the campus community and alums for over 30 years.
Campus Stores
Campus Stores
Campus Stores: The Campus Stores Division is the designated retailer for the University as well as providing other services to the University and other college campuses around the country. The division includes The SDSU Bookstore, which is the largest retail operation in the Campus Stores Division, Game-day onsite spirit shops at Snapdragon Stadium, Viejas Arena, and Tony Gwynn Stadium, and The Aztec Store, located at the SDSU Imperial Valley Campus. The Campus Stores division also provides course materials to the SDSU Georgia campus.
Montezuma Publishing
Montezuma Publishing
Montezuma Publishing: A recognized leader in the custom course reader market for over 35 years serving the community of San Diego State University. In addition to SDSU, Montezuma Publishing works with many other colleges and universities in developing custom course readers. The publishing group also supports graduate students at SDSU and Joint Universities with thesis and dissertation services.
Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications: Supports not only Aztec Shops but also partners with the University in developing marketing and communication campaigns with our Graphic Design staff.
Campus Stores: The Campus Stores Division is the designated retailer for the University as well as providing other services to the University and other college campuses around the country. The division includes The SDSU Bookstore, which is the largest retail operation in the Campus Stores Division, Game-day onsite spirit shops at Snapdragon Stadium, Viejas Arena, and Tony Gwynn Stadium, and The Aztec Store, located at the SDSU Imperial Valley Campus. The Campus Stores division also provides course materials to the SDSU Georgia campus.
Montezuma Publishing: A recognized leader in the custom course reader market for over 35 years serving the community of San Diego State University. In addition to SDSU, Montezuma Publishing works with many other colleges and universities in developing custom course readers. The publishing group also supports graduate students at SDSU and Joint Universities with thesis and dissertation services.
Marketing & Communications: Supports not only Aztec Shops but also partners with the University in developing marketing and communication campaigns with our Graphic Design staff.
Commercial and Residential Real Estate
Commercial and Residential Real Estate
Commercial and Residential Real Estate: Aztec Shops owns and/or manages several student-housing properties on the San Diego campus, many of which are operated in conjunction with the Office of Housing Administration. Additionally, Aztec Shops owns and manages commercial property in support of the campus strategic plan.
SDSU Conference Services
SDSU Conference Services
SDSU Conference Services: Aztec Shops manages SDSU Conference Services, which offers food and beverage, housing, athletics facilities, and meeting spaces to groups interested in hosting athletic camps, conferences, events, or meetings at SDSU for groups of all sizes and age ranges.
SDSU Licensing
SDSU Licensing
SDSU Licensing (managed on behalf of the University): Supports not only Aztec Shops but also partners with the University in developing marketing and communication campaigns with our Graphic Design staff.
Commercial and Residential Real Estate: Aztec Shops owns and/or manages several student-housing properties on the San Diego campus, many of which are operated in conjunction with the Office of Housing Administration. Additionally, Aztec Shops owns and manages commercial property in support of the campus strategic plan.
SDSU Conference Services: Aztec Shops manages SDSU Conference Services, which offers food and beverage, housing, athletics facilities, and meeting spaces to groups interested in hosting athletic camps, conferences, events, or meetings at SDSU for groups of all sizes and age ranges.
SDSU Licensing (managed on behalf of the University): Supports not only Aztec Shops but also partners with the University in developing marketing and communication campaigns with our Graphic Design staff.
Company Support Services
Company Support Services
Company Support Services: I.T., Financial Services, Human Resources, Loss Prevention & Facility Services.
Company Support Services: I.T., Financial Services, Human Resources, Loss Prevention & Facility Services.