Programming Coordinator na Southern Methodist University

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 partners responsible for executing international programs. 

Essential Functions:

• Plan and execute orientation for international students working closely wth campus partners. This person will create coordinate logistics aspects of pre-arrival material and video content as well as communicate with campus partners, community organizations and relevant business that support international students' transition during Stampede. 

• Develop, coordinate and execute about 60 events throughout the academic year aimed at supporting students' transition to U.S. and SMU, their social/professional development, and their successful completion of degrees; programming will include 5 or more off-campus events to promote inter-cultural engagement across the university. 

• Lead and manage the International Leadership Program including designing curriculum and mentoring more than 15 leaders. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring and preparing students to serve as ambassadors and guides for the international student body, with a strong focus on supporting graduate school orientations and year-round program engagement. 

• Gather and analyze feedback from students and exchange visitors to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Prepare annual reports detailing event participation and engagement metrics to inform strategic planning and enhance future programming 

• Support the Director with outreach to new undergraduate students classified as foreign nationals. Support support to students considered "global" with the process of enrollment and matriculation.  Provide support to undergraduate international students with academic performance challenges. This includes working closely with the Student Support and Retention office when receiving academic deficiencies reports. 

• Collaborate with student leaders and campus partners to enhance engagement in international programs by managing social media and other marketing channels. Develop and implement promotional strategies to increase student awareness and participation in events and initiatives.  

• Partner with academic departments, student organizations, faculty and other campus offices to ensure international event programs are comprehensive and inclusive of SMU’s resources. Maintain relationships with prospective students and families to promote yield. 

• Manange event budgets, ensuring all programs are executed within financial paremeters while maintaining high-quality standards. Monitor and track even expenditures, working with the Director to ensure fiscal responsibility. 

• Plan, promote an execute events for International Education Week to foster campus-wide recognition of the international community. Collaborate closely with key departments-including Admissions, Development, and Athletics to ensure events are strategically highlighted and integrated across university-wide platform. 
• Support the Associate Director with general supervising duties in particular international student leaders and student workers. 

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree is required. 

A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Candidate with experience working in an International Office serving as an advisor or similar position is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate with knowledge of popular social media platforms and demonstrated ability to promote events using social media is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, creative adobe, canva, DocuSign and other software systems used for marketing is required. 

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. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.  

This position requires occasional weekend or evening work in regards to event programming and orientations. 

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

Open until filled.

Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by October 21, 2025.

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, [email protected].

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.