Facilities Operations Coordinator

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University in Dallas seeks an Office Coordinator to drive daily administrative operations for the Facilities Planning and Management department. You will manage front desk operations, greet guests, direct inquiries, and support financial reconciliations and administrative workflows.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and customer service skills, balancing technical tasks with excellent service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of work experience in admin support, scheduling, or facilities coordination is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication; customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk and general administrative support for Facilities Planning and Management.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate departmental workflows.
• Process mail, packages, and supplies; assist vendors and maintenance crews.
• Maintain records, assets, and personnel data; support on-call scheduling.
• Assist with information gathering, tracking, and reporting for projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

IWMS

CCMS

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

IWMS

CCMS

Job description

Southern Methodist University in Dallas seeks an Office Coordinator to drive daily administrative operations for the Facilities Planning and Management department. You will manage front desk operations, greet guests, direct inquiries, and support financial reconciliations and administrative workflows.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and customer service skills, balancing technical tasks with excellent service.