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We are delighted that you are interested in making 海角直播 your professional home. Located in the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, our campus has many opportunities waiting for you. At 海角直播 and within the Division of Student Affairs, we truly appreciate and value your contributions.

As we actively pursue our strategic plan, Cultivating Courageous Change, we are seeking professionals who are dynamic, student-focused, innovative, and open to collaboration with campus partners to bring this ambitious plan to life.

Within the framework of Cultivating Courageous Change, achieving professional excellence is one of our primary objectives. As such, we are eager to attract and retain exceptional professionals. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to nurturing student leaders while as well as their own talents and skills to make a positive impact within the Division of Student Affairs and the broader profession.

 

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Below are the current job openings in the Division of Student Affairs. To apply, candidates must apply through the 海角直播 Human Resources online portal to be considered, unless noted otherwise in the position description. Please click the button below to access the postings on the HR website. 

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

The Specialist in Student Center & Activities is responsible for supporting the vision, initiatives, programs, and daily operations of 海角直播's leadership programs. They are responsible for management of the University’s efforts to initiate, support, track, and evaluate leadership initiatives and support student efforts to incorporate leadership into their 海角直播 student experience using an institutional leadership framework. The Specialist serves as the expert within the team for leadership programming and is responsible for facilitating student leadership development across the University. Their direct, hands-on approach is integral in conducting training, leading workshops, soliciting reflections, and advising projects for student demonstration of leadership skills by populations such as Resident Advisors, Peer Academic Leaders, and Orientation Leaders.

Essential Functions:

  • Represent leadership programs broadly to the division and university. Propagate the institutional leadership framework by managing and facilitating curriculum, training, and interpersonal activities. Counsel and advise individuals, groups of students, and offices in leadership development theory. Facilitate innovative programs and manage resources designed to increase leadership capacity.
  • Supervise graduate assistants and interns hired to support and enhance leadership programs. Advise student leaders affiliated with leadership programs. Support student workers and student leaders connected to the Division of Student Affairs as part of a dedicated effort to build lifelong skills and capabilities.
  • Serve as conduit between endowment donors and leadership program operations through efforts such as providing budget information and program updates, tracking endowment contributions, and preparing annual reports for the endowed leadership programs. Schedule and facilitate endowed leadership program board meetings with various internal and external constituents.
  • Assist in execution of the mission and operations of the Student Center & Activities office including support of large-scale programming efforts, student involvement outreach, and dissemination of policies and procedures.
  • Continuously seek and incorporate developing aspects/methods of leadership theory, facilitation, and assessment into leadership programming (i.e., certifications in Clifton Strengths, MBTI, DISC). Maintain up-to-date repository of information and literature related to leadership and personal development.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Occasional evening/weekend hours required to support Student Center & Activities programs.

Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Experience advising students and/or student groups in the areas of leadership development is preferred.

Deadline to Apply:

This position is open until filled.

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

The Office of Student Advocacy and Support (OSAS) seeks a Coordinator to assist students navigating a wide range of challenges, including academic, emotional, financial, behavioral, and health-related concerns. This role provides direct support through interventions, referrals, and follow-up services, working collaboratively with campus partners to promote student well-being and success. The Coordinator serves as a key member of the Student Advocacy and Support team and reports to the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of OSAS.

In addition to general student support, the Coordinator will focus on addressing student basic needs, including food and housing insecurity. Responsibilities include managing the campus food pantry, overseeing the student emergency fund, and supporting students through non-clinical case management. This position plays a vital role in connecting students to essential resources and fostering a caring, supportive campus environment.

Essential Functions:

  • Case Management: Handle low-level cases using the NABITA risk rubric. Provide support and resources to students facing various challenges. Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
  • Student Basic Needs Support:  Assist students with food and housing insecurity. Connect students with appropriate campus and community resources. Develop and implement programs to address student basic needs.
  • Food Pantry Management: Oversee the daily operations of the campus food pantry. Coordinate food donations and inventory management. Organize volunteer schedules and training.
  • Student Emergency Fund Administration: Manage the distribution of funds from the student emergency fund. Review and approve applications for emergency assistance. Track fund usage and report on outcomes.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation and assist in the review and development of student support protocols.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, depending upon training requests and student needs.  
  • Other Duties as Assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • A Master's degree is required. Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, higher education, or related field is preferred.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Experience working with college students, at-risk population and providing crisis intervention is required. Experience providing outreach, consultation, case management, or crisis intervention in a university, mental health, or clinical setting is preferred.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 23, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

The Residential Community Director provides leadership in developing and sustaining positive academically focused residential communities and in successfully accomplishing administrative functions required in managing a university residence community. Position is live-in and reports to an Associate Director for Residential Life.

The position serves in an on-call rotation.

Essential Functions:

  • Trains, supervises, and evaluates the job performance of student staff. Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group staff meetings. Provides development and accountability for student leaders. 
  • Develops a personal knowledge of individual residents to better provide assistance and related support. Assists with retention efforts. Serves as a case manager through the Caring Community Connections program. Provides conflict mediation and parent interaction to resolve student issues. 
  • Assesses needs of residents. Provides and facilitates programming (including at least one large-scale signature event program yearly) in support of the Residential Commons tradition to promote a positive living and learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging. Advises commons council and student leaders.
  • Leads and/or serves on one or more RLSH (and potentially Student Affairs) committees. Meets regularly with supervisor and other RLSH staff.
  • Develops a relationship with FIR and supports their connection to the leadership team and programmatic efforts.
  • Serves as Conduct Officer for student conduct cases occurring in residential areas.
  • Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and University goals.
  • Coordinates building operations. Assists with occupancy management, including but not limited to managing room and hall changes, check-in and check-out activity, etc. Monitors physical condition of assigned areas and reports work requests and desired facility improvements per established procedures.
  • Manages budget and financial paperwork including purchasing and expense reports.
  • Assists in major annual processes, e.g., staff selection, assessments, and serves on the on-call rotation to manage student and facilities emergencies, etc.

Education and Experience:

  • A Master's degree is required.  A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling in Higher Education or related field is preferred. 
  • Previous experience in Residence Life (full time or graduate) is preferred. Experience working in Student Affairs, a residential college setting or working with academic and faculty partners is also preferred. Experience supervising student staff is a plus. 

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 9, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

Staff Opportunities and Events

Throughout the year, the 海角直播 Division of Student Affairs provides staff with opportunities to come together, grow as professionals, and pitch in across campus. Learn how staff members meet colleagues and get involved in the division, and learn about professional development opportunities within the division.

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海角直播 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.