Employment Opportunities

Join our community of energetic and innovative professionals.

We are delighted that you are interested in making SMU your professional home. Located in the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, our campus has many opportunities waiting for you. At SMU and within the Division of Student Affairs, we truly appreciate and value your contributions.

As we actively pursue our strategic plan, Cultivating Courageous Change, we are seeking professionals who are dynamic, student-focused, innovative, and open to collaboration with campus partners to bring this ambitious plan to life.

Within the framework of Cultivating Courageous Change, achieving professional excellence is one of our primary objectives. As such, we are eager to attract and retain exceptional professionals. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to nurturing student leaders while as well as their own talents and skills to make a positive impact within the Division of Student Affairs and the broader profession.

 

View Our Open Positions

Below are the current job openings in the Division of Student Affairs. To apply, candidates must apply through the SMU Human Resources online portal to be considered, unless noted otherwise in the position description. Please click the button below to access the postings on the HR website. 

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

The Assistant Director provides career and professional development education for SMU students and alumni through counseling appointments, workshops, and presentations. They manage individual appointments through various mediums to advise, counsel, and prepare students in areas of career and professional development. They host career development workshops and presentations for a variety of student populations.  They are expected to possess a working knowledge of student and/or career development theories and be able to collaborate and foster a cooperative work environment with colleagues.

Essential Functions:

  • Counsel and advise students in individual appointments through various mediums (in-person, virtual, phone, or email) on topics to prepare students in areas of career and professional development; Topics may include career and major exploration, job and internship search, resume/cover letter reviews, and interview preparation; Appointments will include both scheduled and drop-in appointments.
  • Effectively coordinate and lead career and professional development workshops, presentations, and informational sessions for the SMU campus community; These may be hosted at various locations on campus and/or virtually; This also includes the creation or management of any print and/or digital resources and event marketing material.
  • Act as liaison to university academic colleges, departments, or student groups, as well as offices through the Division of Student Affairs to expand student access to the career center, and maintain collaborative relationships to create effective programming for students.
  • Assist with supervision, mentorship, training, and development of Hegi undergraduate and graduate student employees and student leaders involved with Hegi office programs; Opportunities to directly supervise staff may be available.
  • Create career development programming as well a mentor and advise international students with their job search, resume building, and experiential learning opportunities. Collaborate with other departments and offices to learn about resource and opportunities for international students.
  • Serve as support or coordinator for Hegi departmental events (i.e. career fair, Hegi Career Leaders meetings, Homecoming events, etc.) which may include on-site career counseling, set up and take down assistance.
  • Additional duties as assigned or as needed to reach the overall department goals, which may include (1) evaluation and assessment, (2) involvement in partner office events and activities, (3) and enhancement of services.
  • Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required.

Education and Experience:

  • A Master's degree is required. A degree in Counseling, Higher Educations Administration or other related degree is preferred. 
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a student facing setting in higher education is required.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by January 5, 2025.

Position is open until filled. 

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

The Director of Pharmacy leads pharmaceutical services at the student health center, ensuring high-quality care in collaboration with clinic providers. This role oversees medication dispensing, patient education, inventory management, and pharmacy operations while supervising staff and maintaining regulatory compliance. The Director is committed to exceptional customer service, revenue goals, and enhancing services to meet student needs.

Essential Functions:

  • Pharmaceutical Care Delivery: Accurately fill and dispense prescriptions, reviewing orders for safety, efficacy, appropriateness, and accuracy. Counsel patients and consult with prescribers on medication selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects, offering therapeutic recommendations as needed. Provide drug information and patient education, ensuring safe/effective use of medications. Manage the point-of-sale system for medications and OTC products; maintain a small retail area stocked with health, beauty, and food items.
  • Inventory Control and Compliance: Maintain an efficient inventory system, conducting biannual manual counts of medications and supplies. Order and stock pharmaceuticals, OTC products, merchandise, and supplies to meet demand. Keep detailed, compliant records of prescriptions, drug inventory, narcotics, and controlled substances as required by federal and state regulations. Monitor patient drug therapy, collaborating with medical staff to promote cost-effective and appropriate pharmaceutical use. Oversee ongoing inventory-related accounting and reporting.
  • Pharmacy Team Support and Oversight: Manage pharmacy operations, including pricing, data analysis, and development of policies and procedures. Direct daily workflows, supervise pharmacy support staff, and oversee pharmacy technicians’ performance. Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and annual performance evaluations for staff; conduct in-service training as needed. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, maintaining all required licenses and vendor agreements. Perform continuous quality assurance and maintain pharmacy security. Identify and propose opportunities for new or expanded services to enhance pharmacy offerings.
  • Strategic and Support Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned, including implementing new technologies and applications to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and modernize pharmacy operations to meet student needs and expectations. Provide information on student insurance and process payments. Communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. Serve on the Health Center Directors' governing body.
  • Routine evening hours are required.

Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school is required.
  • A Doctor of Pharmacy degree is preferred. 
  • Seven (7) years of experience as a licensed pharmacist and ability to assume administrative responsibilities for the Pharmacy is required; two (2) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role in pharmacy is also required.
  • A current Texas pharmacy license in good standing is required. 

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by May 2, 2025.

Application deadline is May 30, 2025.

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

The Digital Marketing Specialist will provide creative expertise to support the marketing and promotional efforts of the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center (DBSHC). This role blends traditional graphic design skills with digital media expertise to craft impactful visuals for print and online platforms. Collaborating with university and health center staff, the designer will report directly to the Executive Director and play a key role in advancing DBSHC’s outreach.

Essential Functions:

  • Design & Content Creation: Create print materials such as brochures, posters and flyers. Design digital content for DBSHC website, email templates, digital monitors, social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X) and PPT presentations.
  • Capture/edit photography to enhance promotional materials. Keep organized digital folder of design assets (e.g., photos, completed projects) for Exec Director's access.
  • Digital Media and Analytics: Distribute visual assets across social media and other platforms. Send out event notifications via email to the campus. Monitor engagement metrics (e.g., likes, shares, clicks) to evaluate effectiveness and refine future designs.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work with campus partners and DBSHC staff to align designs with project goals and brand standards. Engage in co-marketing efforts with other departments as appropriate. Collect feedback from stakeholders at key stages to ensure accuracy and satisfaction.
  • Project Management: Manage multiple projects independently and with the marketing team, meeting deadlines efficiently. Track progress and communicate updates or challenges to the Executive Director.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in graphic design, art or related discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional graphic design role is required. Experience in a creative agency, marketing department, or a university design unit is preferred. 

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by April 10, 2025.

This position is open until filled.

The Residential Community Director provides leadership in developing and sustaining positive academically focused residential communities and in successfully accomplishing administrative functions required in managing a university residence community. Position is live-in and reports to an Associate Director for Residential Life.

The position serves in an on-call rotation.

Essential Functions:

  • Trains, supervises, and evaluates the job performance of student staff. Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group staff meetings. Provides development and accountability for student leaders. 
  • Develops a personal knowledge of individual residents to better provide assistance and related support. Assists with retention efforts. Serves as a case manager through the Caring Community Connections program. Provides conflict mediation and parent interaction to resolve student issues. 
  • Assesses needs of residents. Provides and facilitates programming (including at least one large-scale signature event program yearly) in support of the Residential Commons tradition to promote a positive living and learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging. Advises commons council and student leaders.
  • Leads and/or serves on one or more RLSH (and potentially Student Affairs) committees. Meets regularly with supervisor and other RLSH staff.
  • Develops a relationship with FIR and supports their connection to the leadership team and programmatic efforts.
  • Serves as Conduct Officer for student conduct cases occurring in residential areas.
  • Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and University goals.
  • Coordinates building operations. Assists with occupancy management, including but not limited to managing room and hall changes, check-in and check-out activity, etc. Monitors physical condition of assigned areas and reports work requests and desired facility improvements per established procedures.
  • Manages budget and financial paperwork including purchasing and expense reports.
  • Assists in major annual processes, e.g., staff selection, assessments, and serves on the on-call rotation to manage student and facilities emergencies, etc.

Education and Experience:

  • A Master's degree is required.  A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling in Higher Education or related field is preferred. 
  • Previous experience in Residence Life (full time or graduate) is preferred. Experience working in Student Affairs, a residential college setting or working with academic and faculty partners is also preferred. Experience supervising student staff is a plus. 

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 9, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

Staff Opportunities and Events

Throughout the year, the SMU Division of Student Affairs provides staff with opportunities to come together, grow as professionals, and pitch in across campus. Learn how staff members meet colleagues and get involved in the division, and learn about professional development opportunities within the division.

SMU's Equal Opportunity Statement

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.