SMU
Education
AdministrativeCoordinator
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Administrative Coordinator at SMU. Skills: Administrative support, Front office reception, Admissions processing. Coordinate reception area coverage. Answer incoming phone calls”
Industry & Context.
Occasional evening work, Occasional weekend work, Sit for long periods, Bend, Reach above shoulders, Carry/lift 25 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree required, Microsoft Word skills, Microsoft Excel skills, Microsoft PowerPoint skills, Microsoft Publisher skills, Appropriate phone etiquette, Appropriate email etiquette, Comfort interacting with all audiences
Nice to Have
Experience managing p-card, Experience with financial responsibilities, Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Knowledge of Pivot Tables
What You'll Do.
Coordinate reception area coverage
Answer incoming phone calls
Respond to email inquiries
Greet and direct visitors
Maintain program calendar
Maintain program/student listserv
Send non-curricular email announcements
Prepare graduation cards
Provide administrative support
Prepare beginning and end of term documents
Monitor student background checks
Monitor student liability insurance
Monitor student photo releases
Monitor protection of minor training
Enter data into spreadsheets
Track faculty advising
Maintain alumni email list
Update admission spreadsheet
Monitor applicant status
Relay applicant status
Upload liability insurance certificates
Upload protection of minors certificates
Check for expired liability insurance
Prepare advising sessions
Prepare orientation sessions
Prepare guest lecture events
Prepare Advisory Board events
Prepare faculty workshops
Prepare counseling meetings
Review admission applications
Prepare for interview days
Submit catering requests
Coordinate catering requests
Submit room reservations
Coordinate room reservations
Serve as back up for critical functions
Maintain office operations
Stay up-to-date on program changes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Program Specialist; Work with Department Chair; Work with Program Director; Work with faculty; Work with students; Interact with public; Interact with staff; Interact with administrators
Communication Scope
Email etiquette; Phone etiquette
Full Job Description
Hourly Range: $25.65 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: The Department of Counseling is a part of the prestigious Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education at Southern Methodist University. SMU Counseling program is ranked nationally among the top 10 best value schools and offers three CACREP accredited Specialties: Clinical Mental Health; Marriage, Couple & Family; and School Counseling. The department maintains approximately 300 graduate students whose capstone experience is practiced in the state-of-the-art S
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