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 202500066S Title Coordinator IV - COBA Graduate Studies and Distance Learning FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf Occupational Category Professional Department Office of the Dean - College of Business Administration Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 02/28/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field; Master’s degree preferred. Four years’ experience in advising, counseling, recruiting, education administration, graduate education, distance education, marketing, promotion, or a related area. Experience working with graduate students preferred. Knowledge of Sam Houston State University’s student recruitment activities, admissions policies, and university procedures would be helpful. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs highly complex administrative program work. Assists the College of Business Administration (COBA) with recruiting activities and graduate programs. Provides academic advisement to graduate students, information to potential students, and guidance in creating efficient and effective scheduling of graduate, online, and off-campus courses. Assists with development of goals and objectives in alignment with college’s strategic plan. Primary Responsibilities Responsible for assisting with recruiting and retaining graduate, online, and off-campus students. Coordinates the promotion of graduate programs and distance learning; communicates with prospective graduate, online, and off-campus students. Provides academic advising of graduate students. Coordinates the scheduling of undergraduate, graduate, online, and off-campus courses. Maintains related webpages. Oversees the hiring of graduate assistants. Participates in activities involving the projection of the university’s image to the public. Assists graduate and online students’ transition into the university. Acts as a college liaison with the Office of Graduate Studies. Coordinates graduate student organizations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to assist with business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.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/42705 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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