Coordinator 2, Maguire Ethics Center
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 90 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. 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 Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility is a university-wide center that supports student and faculty ethics-related education and activities. The Center seeks to recognize, honor and model ethical behavior; provide moral reflection on the contemporary issues; and celebrate ethics that reflect SMU's fundamental goals.

About the Position:

The Coordinator provides administrative support to the director and associate director of the Maguire Ethics Center and is responsible for coordinating events, programs, and communications.

The position is responsible for coordinating major center events, drafting executive-level correspondence, social media content creation, creating and distributing marketing materials and maintaining accurate databases. In addition to events and communications, the coordinator will take on general office administration care and duties.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and manage special events, programs and conferences.
  
• Maintain contact databases and manage administrative paperwork including check deposits, payment requests, invoice tracking and charitable donations.
  
• Write, proof and revise written correspondence and conduct necessary research.
  
• Create and distribute original marketing materials for center programs and events. This includes working across the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, MyEmma Marketing Software, Outlook, and Sitecore to create brand-specific, seamless communications.
  
• Provide executive-level administrative support for the director and associate director. This includes scheduling, letter writing, travel coordination, expense reports, and meeting preparation.
  
• Supervise student employees.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's is required.

A minimum of two years work experience in an office setting is required. As an example, this may include event planning, public relations, communications, professional administrative support or academic department support.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Must also demonstrate a strong customer service orientation.

Candidate must demonstrate strong written communication skills with ability to produce clear, concise, and error-free materials. A strong focus on attention to detail is essential.

Candidate must possess strong time management, organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Must also be a self-starter with the abilities to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be resourceful, proactive, and seek assistance as needed.

Candidate must demonstrate strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop. Candidate should be comfortable quickly learning new software and have experience with or willing to learn digital content creation software Canvas and Sitecore.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

August 19, 2022

Priority consideration may be given to submissons received by August 12, 2022.

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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