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ProgramCoordinator
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“Program Coordinator at SMU. Skills: Communications, Event Planning, Data Management, Reporting, Excel. Supports the Honors & Scholars Program, managing and orchestrating outward facing communications (email campaigns, websites, social media), orchestrating and implementing events, and assisting in planning and implementing new special Honors programs. Supports the University Honors Program in managing student records, events, and data.”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver research excellence, support students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders.
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; identify and analyze problems; devise solutions
Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for events. Candidate must demonstrate 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 written communication skills. Candidate must possess problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have organizational, planning and time management skills. Candidate ability to produce comprehensive reports and data analysis is essential.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A minimum of one (1) year of experience is required. Candidate must be proficient in Excel, Word, Teams and Slate. Candidate ability to produce comprehensive reports and data analysis is essential.
Nice to Have
A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Marketing, Communications or related degree is preferred. Experience in a vibrant office or similar setting, as well as experience working with students is preferred. Experience working with E-marketing is also a plus. Familiarity with basic data management and reporting is preferred.
What You'll Do.
Supports the Honors & Scholars Program
managing and orchestrating outward facing communications (email campaigns
orchestrating and implementing events
and assisting in planning and implementing new special Honors programs. Supports the University Honors Program in managing student records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate and facilitate RLSH and H & S staff and student workers/leaders.
Communication Scope
verbal communication; written communication; email campaigns; websites; social media
Process & Methodology
planning, orchestration, implementation
Full Job 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. The Honors & Scholars Program Coordinator supports the programs in the unit--including the University Honors, the Hilltop Scholars, the Turner Scholars, and President's Scholars programs, and the National Fellowships Office--managing and orchestrating many outward facing communications--within and outside the university. These communications involve email campaigns for admissions, alumni and donors, websites, social media and beyond. The Coordinator will also work extensively in orc
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