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Coordinator 2
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Position Number: 5745536
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Coordinator 2

Hourly Range:

$24.71 per hour

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University's entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world - and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Department:

Student Affairs is committed to providing Mustangs with transformative learning experiences-rich, educational opportunities that allow students to put into practice the knowledge they gain in the classroom.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

Provides administrative support to the office of the Executive Director of Student Development and Engagement, and the offices that are under the Student Development and Engagement umbrella, Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement, and the Women and LGBT Center. Provides front line service and information to students, other offices, staff members, faculty, parents, and visitors. Coordinates scheduling and appointments/calendaring, office management, and administrative details for the Executive Director and the Student Development and Engagement team.

Essential Functions:

Coordinator for the Executive Director of Student Development and Engagement - receives incoming calls, facilitates maintenance of confidential personal files as well as student records, coordinates correspondences, maintains complex calendars, makes travel arrangements, schedules events (receptions,luncheons, programs, etc.) and assist the Executive Director as needed.
Provides administrative support to the two Directors under the Student Development and Engagement umbrella as needed, ordering supplies, attending staff meetings when necessary, coordination of all paperwork related to payrolll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel reports.
Coordinates and updates SCIE's webpage and social media. Monitors SCIE's office email. Manages requests for workshops and presentations. Oversees departmental marketing initiatives in collaboration with the appropriate offices.
Supports the implementation and realization of the goals and learning domains in the student affairs strategic plan.
Serves as an engaged member of the Student Development and Engagement Team, assisting in the implementation of programs and initiatives as well as attending staff meetings, retreats, and professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Occasional evening/weekend hours are required for program assistance.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

A minimum of four (4) years of experience is required. Previous experience working in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with confidential student and personal information.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time
Reach above shoulders
Carry/lift 25 lbs.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 8, 2024.

This position is open until filled.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Office and Administrative Support

Organization: Student Life

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Oct 23, 2024, 2:50:15 PM

To apply, visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=STU00000135&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC