Coordinator of Enrollment & Curriculum Support (HR Title: Administrative Specialist I)
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

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.

This position is a member of the Enrollment and Scheduling team and provides operational support for my.SMU, as related to academic scheduling, the course catalog, and enrollment (as needed).

This position is responsible for quality control and auditing in the areas related to academic scheduling, the course catalog, and enrollment. This position also provides enrollment processing support, as needed.

This position requires 4-6 weekends of work per year for testing and ceremonies and requires minimal travel.

Essential Functions:

• Provide comprehensive back-up to the Associate Registrar of Curriculum and Scheduling. Provide expert operational support for my.SMU, as it relates to academic scheduling (schedule of classes) and booking academic spaces (room scheduling).
  
• Assist with troubleshooting issues in my.SMU. Assist in creating/maintaining documentation and websites, as related to academic scheduling.
  
• Assist in maintaining the course catalog in my.SMU for the printed catalog. Provide back-up support to the University Catalog editor within the catalog management software.
  
• Create and maintain the final exam schedule in my.SMU and STABLE. Act as liaison to the departments for final exam related scheduling and questions. Ensure that there are no double-booking issues with sections and events within STABLE.
  
• Responsible for quality control and auditing student records, as related to student enrollment. Assist with enrollment processes, as needed. Contribute to Registrar's Office efforts to support the SMU QEP "SMU-in-FOUR". Assist in collecting/reporting on student specific course locations, as needed.
  
• Attend meetings/trainings to stay abreast of technology issues. Attend all Division and Team meetings. Attend staff development activities. Assist with Academic Ceremonies. Assist and support other Registrar activities and projects as needed, as well as Division-wide activities, as requested.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's and a minimum of two (2) years of computer experience is required for this role.

Experience with an institution of higher education is preferred.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

June 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.

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