Programs and Operations Manager; HR Senior Program Specialist

Job Description

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 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.

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

The Programs and Operations Manager will work with the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute Director to develop, plan, market, administer, and oversee all DCII programs and events, including faculty‑led research clusters and symposia, lecture series, graduate fellowships, undergraduate research programs, and other future initiatives; and will oversee the day‑to