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Description: Job Description Summary: The Access Control & Project Coordinator plays a key role in supporting SMU’s operational excellence by managing access control systems, event logistics, classroom scheduling, and work order processing across all four campuses. This multifaceted position ensures campus security, operational efficiency, and outstanding service delivery through seamless coordination with departments, vendors, and university stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Access Control & Identification Badging Create, distribute, and manage identification badges for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Assign and update access levels to ensure accurate and secure campus entry permissions. Coordinate supply ordering and collaborate with campus administrators to meet program-specific badging needs. Obtain cost estimates, process invoices, and oversee vendor performance for access-related supplies and services. Event Planning & Coordination Plan and allocate university spaces for internal and external events. Coordinate with Media Services, Risk Management, EVS Housekeeping, and Catering to ensure full logistical support—including equipment, setup, security, and cleanup. Deliver excellent customer service to guests, faculty, staff, and event organizers. Classroom Scheduling Manage academic classroom assignments each term using the 25Live scheduling system. Work closely with faculty and staff to process room requests and accommodate changes as needed. Work Order Management Oversee TDX work orders to ensure timely and accurate issue resolution. Communicate proactively with the SMU community, providing updates and maintaining transparency. Collaborate with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve facilities-related problems efficiently. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) some college preferred Four years related experience working in high traffic, people-oriented environment; camera observing and badging system Physical Requirements: Majority of activity is deskwork; it does include daily walking tours of the facility, interacting regularly with SMU Community. As needed walking duties include posting signs, visual security checks, and verbal follow-through with Staff and Faculty. Physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, kneel, stand, walk Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of effective verbal communications Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication Light lifting up to 40 pounds Employee Status: Regular Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Time Type: Full time Job Shift: Pay Range: $21.55 to $24.25/hourly 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. SMU is a health sciences institution offering high-quality instruction, outstanding faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities. We have a deep commitment and proven track record of preparing professionals to address today’s healthcare needs. Our Mission We educate students to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities. Our Vision Samuel Merritt University will become nationally recognized as a premier, multi-specialty health sciences institution. Expert faculty and staff will shape an inclusive learning environment where all students experience best teaching practices and state-of-the-art learning approaches. The University will select and support students who will flourish in the rigorous academic programs, learn to practice expertly, and pass licensure or certifications examinations on their first attempt. Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning We see faculty and students as partners in the teaching and learning process. Our programs, curricula, and courses are designed to encourage active, experiential learning as well as collegial, scholarly, and effective communications. We believe that clinical and practical applications, including interprofessional education, provide a critical foundation for learning in the health professions. SMU graduates use sound reasoning, evidence-based care, and clinical expertise to respond to the needs of the people they serve. Community and Diversity We're more than a top health professions university. SMU is committed to training students in the importance of social determinants of health and how to care for patients from diverse backgrounds with integrity and compassion. Our Values If you're interested in transforming the care experience in diverse communities, SMU could be the place for you. SMU students learn to advance health equity and make a lasting impact on individuals' health and community well-being. At the core of our educational values are hands-on, experiential learning; the promotion of diversity and inclusion; and community-service outreach, locally and globally. We embrace: A learning environment where we challenge ourselves and our students to think critically, seek mastery, and act compassionately A collegial environment where we are fair, respectful, and behave with integrity A collaborative environment where we partner with one another and with others in the community An innovative environment where we take reasoned risks and move nimbly A results-oriented environment where we provide and expect exceptional performance and service The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Details can be found on our website at: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/employee-polygraph-protection-act