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Program Coordinator, Honors and Scholars
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Position Number: 5194759
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Program Coordinator, Honors and Scholars

Salary Range:

Low 40's

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 position is a full-time, 11 month position.

The Honors and Scholars Program Coordinator will provide operational support to the Hilltop Scholars Program.

The coordinator will support the Scholars Den Program Specialist in maintaining the physical space, Scholars Den and Honors and Scholars internal communications, and student programming within the space.

The coordinator will also provide occasional support to the Directors of UHP, RTSC, PS, and Mustang Scholars for select events.

This position will start June 1st.

Essential Functions:

HSP Program Student Interactions. Manage student advisory board and student workers for the program. Foster strong relationships with 1st year students , coordinate outreach to HSP students during their 2nd to 4th years. Assist the program director and faculty by monitoring academic alerts and completing SSR and CCC reports.
HSP Program Recruitment. Will work directly with HSP director for all operational needs related to recruitment, selection, and onboarding into the HSP program.
HSP Program Management. Work closely with HSP Program Director and Scholars Den Program Specialist to track and monitor students academic enrollment and program outcomes and the HSP operating budget. Support student engagement in off-campus service projects, Lead@SMU, and other campus initiatives.
Scholars Den Programming. Create, implement, and manage activities open to all SMU undergraduate students on Friday afternoon and evenings. Help implement and support shared programming for UNIV, H&S, and OEL on the First Friday of the Month, Common Reading, Family Weekend, Homecoming Weekend, and Celebration of Excellence.
Scholars Den Communications and Business Operations. Manage communications and shared calendar for the Scholars Den making sure to incorporate activities sponsored by UNIV, OEL and H&S. Maintain a presence on social media (e.g. Instagram) and highlight opportunities for student activities in SMU Connected. Provide back up for all routine scholars den operations and financial tasks (back-up to Scholars Den Program Specialist).
H & S shared communications platform (e.g. MS Teams). to improve coordination and information sharing across program directors and staff. Set and organize the weekly H&S meetings, send agenda, take notes, and distribute any relevant information. Provide occasional support to the Directors of UHP, RTSC, PS, and Mustang Scholars for select events.
Support the development and management of academic co-curricular activities that would benefit from access to the Scholars Den.
Provide occasional support to the University Foundations academic program.
Position requires working a modified schedule, including working evenings two days a week from 10 am - 7 pm or 11 am - 8 pm

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required.

A minimum of one year of work experience is required.

Experience working as a peer leader, resident assistant, or providing office support in a higher education setting preferred.

Work experience with communications desired. Leadership experience in a student organization is a plus.

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. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

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. A strong focus on attention to detail is essential. Strong project management skills desired.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of MS Office. A strong working knowledge and/or experience with social media platforms desired.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

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

Deadline to Apply:

May 10, 2024

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by May 3, 2024

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: Other

Organization: Provost - Other

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Apr 18, 2024, 8:34:18 PM

To apply, visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=PRO00000287&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC