Campus Services Admin & Operations Specialist

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University seeks a Campus Services Office Administrator to support the Associate Vice President and multiple departments. This on-site, in-person role serves as the information hub and coordinates services across Campus Services.

You will manage executive calendars, handle procurement and payroll tasks, and supervise temporary staff. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving are essential in this dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, preferably in Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional-level administrative support experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct callers and visitors, escalating to leadership when appropriate.
• Manage end-to-end mailboxes for Vending, Conference Services and Event Services.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, budget reconciliation, payroll documentation and asset tracking.
• Coordinate complex meetings and take accurate minutes; ensure action items are completed.
• Lead cross-departmental special projects with proactive communication and updates.
• Maintain websites for Campus Services, Conference Services and Event Services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Sitecore CMS

Job description

Southern Methodist University seeks a Campus Services Office Administrator to support the Associate Vice President and multiple departments. This on-site, in-person role serves as the information hub and coordinates services across Campus Services.

You will manage executive calendars, handle procurement and payroll tasks, and supervise temporary staff. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving are essential in this dynamic university setting.