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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 202600183S Title Administrative Associate III - Assistant to the Chair (Internal Applicants Only) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 7. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Dept of Computer Science Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Associate's degree in related field. Four years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field. Experience in Higher Education and specialized work listed below is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs complex administrative assistant duties for the Computer Science Department.
Primary Responsibilities
Performs complex and confidential departmental budget and personnel duties. Provides leadership, budgetary oversight, and direction to the students in the Programs. Assists the chair in coordinating course scheduling and faculty workload for academic success. Supports department hiring priorities and personnel changes with timely processing of new hire paperwork for faculty, staff, and students. Assists the chair in managing the budget. Manages schedules and activity for the conference and classrooms. Compiles, tracks, and reviews data and reports as required. Collaborates with department staff, students, and campus partners to enhance department programs. Represents the department in meetings and on committees and workgroups as appropriate to job duties. Provides departmental and university information to students, departments, faculty and staff. Prepares, reviews, revises, and distributes documents and correspondence important to the mission of the university. Orders and maintains supply inventories. Handles P-Card purchases and monitors expenses. Makes decisions independently under the authority of the director when the chair is absent. 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.
Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47669
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, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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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