Program Coordinator

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

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 Department:

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Programs supports all undergraduate students and alumni interested in pre-professional pathways including medicine, law, dentistry, physician assistant, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. The office provides specialized advising services, guidance, and programming to prepare students for competitive graduate professional programs.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Program Coordinator will maintain organization and operation of the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Programs which supports Pre-Health and Pre-Law in the Hegi Family Career Development Center. The role is responsible for all administrative duties, organizing and implementing all programs and events and will support the staff managing operations and programs for Pre-Health and Pre-Law.

Essential Functions:

• The Program Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations for Pre-Professional Advising and Programs, ensuring efficient administrative processes and seamless support for the director and advisor/success coach. Serve as the primary point of contact for students, families, faculty, and external constituents while overseeing all office communications, records, databases, and space management.
• Comprehensive coordination of the Health Professions Recommendation Committee (HPRC) processes, including: manage logistics for HPRC-related events, coordinating interviews, support HPRC applicants, manage the summer HPRC letter process, and coordinate with external and internal interviewers.
• Plans and executes annual events by managing logistics, coordinating with speakers, reserving spaces, catering, and arranging guest accommodations. Collaborate with the director to develop the semester programming calendar and ensure timely, well-organized event delivery.
• Develop and implement marketing to promote events, social media, campus platforms, and email communications. Represent the office at outreach events and manages follow-up communication with presenters and speakers.
• Collect and analyze professional school acceptance data to provide updates to SAES, Dedman College Recruiting Office, and SMU Admissions. The role prepares comprehensive annual statistical reports.
• Collaboration with Alpha Epsilon Delta and other Pre-Health student organizations through regular meetings, shared planning, and semester calendar management. The role serves as a liaison between student groups and the Office of Pre-Health Advising, maintaining strong campus partnerships to ensure aligned and well-communicated programming.
• Oversees the ordering of supplies, update the Pre-health and Prelaw websites, and ensures the smooth operation for the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Programs.

Education and Experience:

Associate's is required. Bachelor's is preferred.

A minimum of 2 years of experience is required. Experience with administrative work in an office setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities such as Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Experience and understanding of Peoplesoft and website content management experience preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Walk for long distances

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by May 28, 2026.

Deadline to apply is June 18, 2026.

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. 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 .