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.
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 202500060S Title Administrative Assistant III - ACUHO-I Residence Life Internship (Full Time, Temporary) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdfThis is a full-time, temporary, non-benefit eligible, hourly position. This position will end on or before two months from hire date. Occupational Category Clerical Department Residence Life Division Division of Student Affairs Open Date 02/26/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Two years of experience in a related field. College courses or Bachelor’s degree desirable. Experience in housing, student affairs, or a related field preferred. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position This is an ACUHO-I Housing Internship. Performs entry-level specialist duties for a department, college, or division. Primary Responsibilities Serves as an intern for Residence Life. Assists in the development of publications, revising manuals and supervising summer student staff. Assists with training development and projects that are site and internship specific. Shadows and assists positions within Residence Life and completes assignments. Supports front office functions and summer orientation efforts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Possible projects include training, student and staff manual, and other document reviews; recruitment, interview, and selection process reviews. General programmatic review and benchmarking; summer camps and conferences assistance; and other housing related tasks. Other Specifications Requires the use of standard equipment common to most offices including computers. Must be accurate in business mathematics, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Must be able to perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Applicants MUST apply through the ACUHO-I Internship Program (https://www.acuho-i.org/event/housing-internship-program/) in addition to submitting an application for Sam Houston State University.
This is a full-time, temporary, non-benefit eligible, hourly position. This position will end on or before two months from hire date.
This is a live in position, requiring the employee to live in an apartment located in the designated residence hall. There are no set working hours; however, the Department of Labor, Title 29, Part 785.23, Code of Federal Regulations, allows the exact hours worked under these circumstances to be determined by a reasonable agreement considering all of the pertinent facts. Therefore, as a condition of employment the incumbent agrees the average number of hours worked each week will be equal to the full-time equivalency appointment. Contacts with students, parents, and other university departments are extensive. Full Time Part Time Full Time Temporary Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42550 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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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