HR Operations Specialist Jobs in Oklahoma

Student Development Operations Coordinator

Salary $38,000-$42,000

SUMMARY

The Student Development Coordinator works within the Office for Student Development and supports the Vice President for Student Development, Assistant Dean of Students, Disabilities Coordinator, and GEAR UP. The coordinator will work daily with individual students and staff members to resolve problems, provide needed information, and explain University policies and procedures and route to appropriate offices for assistance. The coordinator will utilize the conduct management software, and work with the departmental and student activities budgets and processing. The position will assist in the coordination of the President’s Leadership Class and Student Government Association. This position will assist with the planning and coordination of Commencement. This position may require periodic evening, weekend, and/or holiday responsibilities, is considered essential personnel, and may be required to work during critical situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative support for the Vice President for Student Development, Assistant Dean of Students, Disability Services and GearUp include:
• Budgeting, purchasing, contracts, and travel for offices and departments.

• Budgeting, purchasing, contracts and travel for student programs and activities.

• Maintaining records and documents in accordance with FERPA, federal and state requirements.

• Receive calls; interview and screen callers and visitors; provides needed information; resolve problems, or routes callers or visitors to the appropriate office for assistance.

• Schedule meetings for administrative staff and prepare agendas, committee materials.

• Assist in the coordination of activities between various areas administered by the Vice President for Student Development.

• Develop and coordinate activities with the VPSD for the President’s Leadership Class, New Student Orientation, student leadership training, staff professional development and the Student Government Association.

• Processing student conduct case information in the Maxient Incident Reporting System for the adjudication of disciplinary cases, hearings and compliance with university, state, and federal policies.

• Manage personnel processes for the Division of Student Development including grant programs.

• Supervise student staff.

• Planning, coordinating, and supporting Commencement activities (fall, spring, summer).

• Responsible for processing sensitive and confidential information and exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the coordinator must be able to work under pressure at times, be flexible enough to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and meet exact demands in a few critical areas. Must be willing to take on new assignments, not listed as needed.

• Interact frequently with faculty and staff in the services of students.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee is dependable to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. The employee is dependable to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits professional conduct in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s Degree

• Demonstrated analytical, written, and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability and willingness to work within a fast paced, student-centered environment.

• Commitment to diversity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people.

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar computer programs.

• An ability to work independently and within a team demonstrated initiative, and ability to see projects to completion.

• Must meet physical demands of position which includes the ability to move throughout the union, including the ability to ambulate through a 3-story building without the use of an elevator and may periodically require lifting up to 50 pounds.

PREFERRED

• Experience with Colleague and/or Maxient software.

• Two or more years related to professional work experience in higher education or institutional setting.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is July 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.