Registrar & Faculty Support Specialist

Southern Methodist University Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX is seeking an Administrative Assistant to Registrar & Faculty to support the Registrar's Office and faculty with clerical duties, travel planning, and exam coordination. The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with multiple departments.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in an administrative assistant or similar support role in a high-volume setting is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills across the University.
• Candidates must possess strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills and be able to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the Registrar's Office and faculty, including clerical tasks, processing forms, and document management.
• Arrange meetings and travel for conferences, seminars, and events; coordinate travel reimbursements.
• Coordinate dissemination of and tracking of final exams, and provide information to students and faculty about final exams.
• Prepare and process a variety of academic and administrative forms, letters, and certifications; maintain student records.
• Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external organizations regarding academic records and processes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX is seeking an Administrative Assistant to Registrar & Faculty to support the Registrar's Office and faculty with clerical duties, travel planning, and exam coordination. The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with multiple departments.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment.