Coordinator 2 (SMU Intersessions)
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

---

Description

Salary Range:

Low to mid 40's
Job Summary:

The Coordinator supports the Director and Assistant Director for Intersessions, assisting with course scheduling, student recruiting, social media, website maintenance, communication with students, faculty, and staff, and event and meeting coordination. The Coordinator also supports the office mission to provide student-focused and integral courses in intensive academic sessions outside of fall and spring semesters. The Coordinator provides advice and support for SMU students participating in Intersessions courses (JanTerm, MayTerm, June-July Sessions). This position is the first point of contact for individuals who visit, call, or email the office.
About SMU Intersessions:

SMU Intersessions supports courses delivered in winter and summer breaks on the Dallas campus or online. The Intersessions office manages a Jan Term, May Term, and various summers sessions scheduled in June & July. These programs provide scheduling flexibility that helps students stay on track to graduate on time when they find they cannot fit all of their requirements in Fall and Spring semesters. Intersessions staff engage students and parents at marketing events, they assist with enrollment and advising related questions, and they provide support to students and faculty while terms are in session. The office maintains contact with academic departments across all undergraduate schools and works closely with other campus partners including enrollment services, advisors, student affairs, and others.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, and advisors, and other staff. Serves as communications liaison for Intersessions: answers phone inquiries, responds to program email, and maintains the office calendar, including scheduling meetings.
  
• Supports Intersessions marketing efforts. Works with social media platforms, website, email lists, etc. Works at tabling and other events in promotion of January, May, and Summer terms.
  
• Supports enrollment management for Intersessions. Maintains Intersessions enrollment database. Prepares Intersessions course information for distribution on websites & other platforms. Maintains schedule of classes, setting up courses for Intersessions programs. Handles routine student issues including student petitions and cancellation forms, scheduling, or advising issues.
  
• Manages accounts with vendors. Prepares contracts for adjuncts and lecturers. Manages work study students and graduate assistants as required. Coordinates special projects and performs other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred.

A minimum of two years of work experience is required, preferably in higher education.

A working knowledge of academic advising, student affairs strongly preferred. Experience working with diverse populations desired. Knowledge of SMU curriculum and programs is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, to interact effectively with a wide range of constituencies (faculty, staff, students, parents). A strong customer service orientation and high degree of professionalism are essential.

Candidate must have strong organizational skills; effective planning ability; strong attention to detail and accuracy; and the ability to oversee multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Candidate must have a strong proficiency using MS Office (especially MS Excel, Word, and Outlook). Experience with web content maintenance, graphic design, social media, and/or video editing platforms is desirable. Experience with Peoplesoft (my.SMU) and Qualtrics a plus.
Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Bend, squat, stand, kneel
• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Push/pull
• Carry/lift 25 lbs
• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

October 22, 2021

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by October 8, 2021.

Submission of a cover letter and resume is strongly encouraged.
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.

This job has expired.