Student Life Coordinator
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 Department:

The Office of Student Advocacy & Support is dedicated to working collaboratively to assist students in navigating challenges that impede academic and personal success. We connect students to resources, advocate, and educate the greater SMU community to create a safe, caring, and enriching environment. Staff in the Office of Student Advocacy & Support oversee the Caring Community Connections (CCC) program and "The Shop" food pantry. They work directly with and provide support to any SMU student who may be struggling outside the classroom with any sort of issue and assist in getting them connected to appropriate available resources.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Office of Student Support seeks a Coordinator whose primary function will be to address the needs of students experiencing challenges, including academic, social, emotional, financial, behavioral, and health concerns. The Coordinator will provide interventions, referrals, and follow-up services and will have oversight of the campus food pantry. The Coordinator will work collaboratively and consult with a variety of university resources to foster student success. The Coordinator serves as a member of the Student Advocacy and Support team and supports the office mission. The Coordinator will be supervised by the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Advocacy and Support.

Essential Functions:

• Meets with students of concern to assess needs and provides interventions, referrals, follow up, and ongoing assistance.
  
• Manages and maintains the campus food pantry, The Shop
  
• Assists in triaging and assigning cases as well as routing phone calls and walk-ins and maintains appropriate records and notes.
  
• Works with student respondents in distress who are participating in the University's Title IX process.
  
• Develops relationships and consults regularly with faculty, staff, parents, and other stakeholders
  
• Participates in the on-call rotation and assists in the review and development of student support protocols.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required dependent upon training requests and student needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master's degree is required. Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, higher education, or related field preferred.

A minimum of two years of experience is required.

Experience working with college students and at-risk population is required. Experience in crisis intervention is also required. Previous experience providing outreach, consultation, case management, or crisis intervention in a university, mental health, or clinical setting is preferred. Experience developing training or presentations is also 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 and navigate complex university systems. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must be able to make decisions and work independently.

Candidate ability to handle sensitive, traumatic situations is a must.

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and electronic record keeping.

Candidate familiarity with website maintenance, social media and Maxient is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.

Deadline to Apply:

This position is open until filled.

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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