Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Life
and Academic Leadership to plan, manage and deliver student
orientation.
Develop and deliver co-curricular programming at the campus
appropriate to the success needs of those students.
Work with the Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Life and
Academic Leadership to assess, communicate and meet students’
non-academic needs.
Coordinate Career Services for Oakland Campus which includes
researching and employing best practices related to healthcare
career job applications, career opportunities, resumes, cover
letters, letters of recommendation and interviewing.
Maintain close, effective working relationships with the people
and departments across the university including the Office of the
Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Services, academic programs, and
Student Accounts.
Work closely with student government (responsible for process
of nomination/election of student representatives, facilitate
meetings with student representatives, partner with SBA for events,
and act as liaison between student representatives and
faculty/staff/ administrators)
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of SMU policies and
have the ability to effectively apply them in the role of Student
Services Coordinator.
Serve as an ombudsperson for students in crisis
situations.
Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Campus Life and
Academic Leadership to deal appropriately with student
professionalism issues based on SMU policies and procedures.
Guide students through the grievance process or any other SMU
proceedings as needed.
10% Other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills required, including the ability
to communicate effectively with counselors, prospective students
and family members, and other professional colleagues.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability
to organize and effectively communicate ideas.
- Courteous and professional manner required.
- Diplomacy in dealing with conflict.
- Attention to details as they relate to recordkeeping and
documentation of services provided.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and exercise
professional judgment.
- Ability to interact with College faculty and staff, medical
center staff, currently enrolled students, and other professional
student services staff.
- Ability and skill to work independently, and as part of a
designated team.
- Ability to travel to other SMU campuses as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
- Baccalaureate required, or appropriate level of experience,
Master’s in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or
related preferred. Candidates must possess a baseline level of
competencies for Student Affairs educators, as outlined by ACPA/NASPA :
- Personal and Ethical Foundations
- Values, Philosophy, and History
- Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Law, Policy, and Governance
- Organizational and Human Resource
- Leadership
- Social Justice and Inclusion
- Student Learning and Development
- Technology
- Advising and Supporting
Work Environment:
Office Location: Fresno Campus – Onsite
- This is an onsite position based in Fresno, CA, requiring
regular in-office presence to support daily operations,
collaboration, and student or team engagement.
- Work is performed primarily on campus in a dynamic academic
environment, with direct interaction across multidisciplinary
teams.
Employee Status:Regular
Exemption Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Time Type:Full time
Job Shift: Pay Range:
Up to $32.00 [hourly/non exempt], depending on experience,
qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant
factors.
Organization:
At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a
supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare
through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community
service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences,
SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to
make impactful contributions to health and wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes
applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an
inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full
potential.
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for
all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on
local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be
determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not
limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant
skills.
Benefits
Samuel Merritt University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Education reimbursement
- Employee discounts through Marketplace
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas
and New Year’s Day
- Two floating holidays
- One paid Volunteer Work Day
- Five Education Leave Days
Important Notice: Beware of Fraudulent Job Offers
Samuel Merritt University has been made aware of individuals posing
as SMU recruiters, particularly for remote positions. To help
protect yourself, please keep the following in mind:
- All legitimate job openings are posted on the SMU Careers page
and trusted job boards.
- We will never ask you to provide payment for equipment or
submit sensitive personal information before completing the formal
hiring process.
- Official offers of employment are issued through Workday, not
by text message or informal email.
Please remain cautious and protect your personal information
throughout your job search.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Samuel Merritt University does not accept unsolicited resumes from
recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job
application email address, SMU employees, or any other university
location. Samuel Merritt University is not responsible for fees
associated with unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions.
