Student Center Coordinator

Job Category: Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Requisition Number: STUDE
001454

• Posted :
  August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731

E. 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.
CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

The Student Center Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for the CDU Student Center. The SCC will provide administrative front desk support and will perform a variety of clerical duties including greeting guests, answering phone calls, answering student related questions, general inquiries, scheduling meetings for department personnel, and preparing documentation and/or other related materials for department personnel.

This position plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and efficient environment while supporting various departments and student services.

• Provide administrative support to Units within the Division of Student Affairs
• Greet people entering the building, answering any questions, providing direction, and alerting staff when someone is there to meet or visit them
• Serve as the first point of contact for current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure seamless delivery of student services and support
• Maintain and organize digital and physical filing systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping and data management
• Provide comprehensive information about academic programs, application processes, and student services
• Manage multi-line phone system, directing calls and messages appropriately while maintaining professional communication standards
• Facilitate student inquiries and requests, connecting them with appropriate resources and departments
• Create and maintain a welcoming environment for all visitors to the Student Center
• Oversee the building access log system and monitor visitor traffic
• Maintain inventory of Student Center supplies and equipment, managing procurement requests
• Ensure reception area and common spaces remain professional and welcoming
• Provide administrative support to the Division of Student Affairs and other Student Center departments
• Utilize university software systems for data entry, record-keeping, and communication
• Maintain proficiency in relevant university technologies and platforms
• Provide support to the OSL team as needed for administrative duties, events, and workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Regionally accredited bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent of combined education and experience in the related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years’ experience in an education, or University program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/

SKILLS:

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Detail oriented.
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• PC proficient with working knowledge of PowerPoint, Access, and Word

COMPENSATION: $25 - $29 per hour

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…