Law School Registrar & Faculty Admin Specialist

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to support the Registrar's Office and faculty at the law school. The role involves clerical work, form processing, travel planning, exam support and coordination of makeup exams.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and at least two years of administrative experience in a high-volume environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of administrative experience in a high-volume setting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills across diverse groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the Registrar's Office and faculty, including clerical tasks, editing, and publications support.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and reimbursements for conferences, seminars, and events.
• Prepare and process a variety of academic and administrative forms and certifications; maintain student records.
• Create, distribute, and track electronic forms via DocuSign for multiple programs and requests.
• Assist with registration-related processes and ensure compliance with policies and deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Job description

Southern Methodist University is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to support the Registrar's Office and faculty at the law school. The role involves clerical work, form processing, travel planning, exam support and coordination of makeup exams.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and at least two years of administrative experience in a high-volume environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.