About Us:

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offering a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

Position Overview:

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a High-Impact Experiences Support Specialist. This position will report to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. The High-Impact Experiences Support Specialist provides support to Southwestern’s high-impact experiences, working in conjunction with the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director of Study Abroad & International Student Services, the Director of Academic Internships, the Paideia Director, and the Director of Public Engagement. This is a full-time non-exempt position eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Essential Duties:

• Provide programmatic and budgetary support to each of the staff noted above.
• Process Business Office paperwork.
• Coordinate logistics, outreach, and support for HIE-related programs, including:
  • Faculty-Mentored Research (SURF and RAs)
  • HIE Celebration/SUnity Day
  • Research and Creative Works Symposium
  • King Creativity Fund and Symposium
  • Study Abroad Fair
  • Internship Fair
  • Community-Engaged Learning and Public Engagement fairs/events

Additional Duties:

• Assist with other Academic Affairs events, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four or more years of experience in an administrative support role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time-management skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to help manage budgets, with students and faculty

Starting Hourly Wage: $23.38 hr. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the hourly wage.

Benefits:

Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off options, undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/170644. Email and paper applications will not be accepted.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

In compliance with immigration laws, proof of work authorization in the United States will be required when employment begins. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.

Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.

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