Administrative Coordinator, Taylor Family Center for Student Success

Washington University in St. Louis • Yosemite Valley, CA

22h • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the Taylor Family Center for Student Success (TFCSS) by managing both daily office operations and the delivery of high-impact student programs. This is a dynamic, service-oriented position that ensures the smooth functioning of the Center while also helping to implement key initiatives, including the Center’s signature programs and campus-wide events such as First-Generation Celebration Week. The Administrative Coordinator works closely with the TFCSS leadership team, staff, student workers, and campus partners to foster a welcoming, organized, and student-centered environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once. It combines front-facing responsibilities with behind-the-scenes coordination, contributing to both the efficiency of the office and the success of student-focused programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Administrative (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Computer Applications
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Detail-Oriented
• Event Planning
• Interpersonal Communication
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Office Procedures
• Organizing
• Software Program

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Center by welcoming visitors, managing inquiries, and maintaining a professional, student-friendly reception area.
• Design and implement programming that fosters community, sense of belonging, and peer support throughout the academic year.
• Coordinate room reservations, staff calendars, meetings, and events while providing general administrative assistance to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee office supplies, equipment, vendor relations, and support budget tracking, reimbursements, and purchasing to maintain efficient Center operations.
• Work alongside the Executive director to help track all center expenses and maintain detailed budget.
• Plan and execute event logistics—including setup, catering, technology needs, and materials preparation—for Center initiatives such as First-Generation Celebration Week and End of Week Unwind.
• Support event promotion through various communication channels, track attendance and feedback, and collaborate with staff and campus partners to align programming with center goals.
• Provide support and updates to our center website and social media accounts.
• Assist in onboarding, scheduling, and supervising student workers and interns, ensuring effective task delegation and team support.
• Help to supervise one graduate assistant.
• Work with the executive director to ensure all HR processes are coordinated for the hiring of student staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED