What We Are Looking For
Baylor University's Office of Student Success & Engagement is seeking an Office Manager. The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Office of Student Success & Engagement, providing comprehensive administrative support, and ensuring smooth coordination of events, budgets, and student employee management. This role serves as a key liaison between students, faculty, staff, and visitors, supporting the mission of Baylor University through efficient office management and collaboration.
A high school diploma and three years of relevant work experience is required. A bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant work experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
Additional required skills include:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in University systems (Ignite)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Commitment to Baylor's mission and values
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Maintain and track department and program budgets, process reimbursements and transactions using Ignite, and assist with financial reporting and student worker payroll
- Collaborate with staff to plan and execute department events, including securing venues, coordinating logistics, and providing on-site support
- Manage day-to-day operations of the office, which may include maintaining department calendars, handling correspondence, ordering supplies, and ensuring a welcoming environment
- Maintain confidentiality and serve as a reference for university procedures and systems
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise student employees
- Ensure professionalism and coverage for front desk other needs as identified
- Assist with travel arrangements and reimbursements for staff, maintain knowledge of university travel and purchasing policies, facilitate group travel bookings, and manage office supply procurement
- Support departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned by the director
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
