SMU
Education
ProgrammingCoordinator
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“Programming Coordinator at SMU. Skills: Event coordination, Student engagement, International student support. Plan and execute orientation. Create and coordinate logistics”
What You'll Achieve.
Assess program effectiveness; Identify areas for improvement; Enhance future programming; Promote yield
Industry & Context.
Identify problems; Analyze problems; Devise solutions
Occasional weekend work, Occasional evening work, Sit for long periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Interpersonal skills, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Organizational skills, Planning skills, Time management skills
What You'll Do.
Plan and execute orientation
Create and coordinate logistics
Promote intercultural engagement
Lead and manage International Leadership Program
Prepare students as ambassadors
Gather and analyze feedback
Prepare annual reports
Support outreach to new students
Support students with enrollment
Support students with matriculation
Provide support to students with academic challenges
Collaborate with student leaders
Collaborate with campus partners
Enhance engagement in international programs
Develop promotional strategies
Implement promotional strategies
Partner with academic departments
Partner with student organizations
Partner with campus offices
Maintain relationships with prospective students
Maintain relationships with families
Monitor event expenditures
Track event expenditures
Plan events for International Education Week
Promote events for International Education Week
Execute events for International Education Week
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with campus partners; Collaborate with UG admission; Collaborate with GR recruitment; Collaborate with career center; Collaborate with athletics; Collaborate with community organizations; Collaborate with relevant businesses; Collaborate with student leaders; Collaborate with academic departments; Collaborate with student organizations; Collaborate with faculty; Collaborate with campus offices; Collaborate with Admissions; Collaborate with Development; Collaborate with Athletics
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Planning, Time management
Full Job Description
Salary Range: Low 50'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 Programming Coordinator plays a critical role in the International Office by planning, coordinating and executing a wide range of events aimed at engaging prospective and continuing international students, scholars and their families. The Programming Coordinator will oversee the planning and logistics for over 60 programs annually, including orientation, international education week, etc. The programming coordinator will collaborate with teams within UG and GR admission and recruitment, career center, athletics, and campus
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