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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition

202400066S

Title

Administrative Associate I - Program Coordinator (temporary, full-time, benefits eligible)

FLSA status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 8/01/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Occupational Category

Technical/Para-Professional

Department

TRIO Student Support Services

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date

02/19/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Associates Degree in related field. Two years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field. Previous student services or grant experience would be helpful. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs administrative assistant duties for the College of Education TRIO Student Support Services program.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs administrative assistant duties. Responsible for tracking project participation and collecting assessment data. Provides support to administrators with purchasing procedures within a project. Responsible for program documentation, recordkeeping, purchasing, and collecting of data. Responsible for eligibility documentation and processing of participant records. Answers applicant questions via phone and email. Interviews and meets with participants. Conducts program orientations. Implements services through individual meetings and/or activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature. As may be required by grant or project.

This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 8/01/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38259

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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