Student Center & Activities Coordinator (Coordinator 2) - (STU00000124)

Salary Range: 

$43,000 - $45,000

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. 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 global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

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

The Coordinator provides support for student activities by working closely with students to identify their specific interests and goals and facilitating their involvement in a range of activities. The Coordinator shares responsibility for campus-wide programming initiatives designed to create a vibrant campus life and sense of student community. They support student organizations, their leaders, and advisors through assistance with founding new and maintaining existing student organizations. A significant focus is developing and supporting departmental initiatives that foster student involvement and leadership development. 

Essential Functions:

• Advises student organization/programming board, to cover individual advising, meeting/event attendance, providing general counsel, budget oversight, training and development, retreats, recruitment, etc. This includes preparation and execution of university-wide traditions and events.

• Develops and maintains resources designed to support the leadership development of student organization leaders. Advances leadership development programming among student organizations (specifically, student organization leaders). Expands the reach and impact of Student Center & Activities (SCA) leadership development initiatives such as training sessions, speakers, retreats, or conferences.

• Supports student organizations, their leaders, and advisors through various aspects of a student organization's life cycle (founding new, maintaining existing, officer turnover, recruiting/onboarding/supporting members). Direct planning and execution of SCA initiatives such as recruitment/involvement fairs and student organization training. This will involve significant outreach efforts.

• Advises one or more Student Senate Committees.

• Other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: special projects, task forces, committee assignments and supervision of graduate assistants.

• Evening and/or weekend hours will be required. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Leadership, Management or adjacent field is preferred. 

A minimum of two years of experience is required. A minimum of one year full-time (or two years part-time) higher education experience is preferred, preferably in student organization advising and/or programming.

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 knowledge of student development theory, student organizations and program development is highly preferred. 

Candidate familiarity with budget management is preferred. 

Candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of CampusGroups is a plus. 

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Bend, stand, kneel
• Reach above shoulders
• Carry/lift over 25-50 lbs. 
• Push/pull
• Handle objects (dexterity)

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by September 10, 2023.

Application deadline: September 17, 2023

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.