Samuel Merritt University · 13 hours ago
Access Control & Project Coordinator
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.55/hr - $24.25/hr
4+ years expSamuel Merritt University is seeking an Access Control & Project Coordinator to support its operational excellence. This role involves managing access control systems, event logistics, classroom scheduling, and work order processing across all campuses to ensure security and efficiency.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Majority of activity is deskwork; it does include daily walking tours of the facility, interacting regularly with SMU Community
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
Company
Samuel Merritt University
Samuel Merritt University delivers a high-quality health sciences education with a focus on compassion and community engagement.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Sharon Diaz
President and CEO
Dave Lawlor
Executive Vice President & Treasurer / COO & CFO
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