| Location | Huntsville, TX |
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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 202600340S Title Assistant Director IV - Assistant Director of Writing Support and Communication Support FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category Professional Department Academic Success Center Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 10/22/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in English, Rhetoric & Composition, Writing Studies, Education, or a related field. Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred. Eight years of experience teaching writing at the college level, a writing center administration, or tutoring or related field. Experience implementing writing across the curriculum (WAC) or writing in the disciplines (WID) initiatives preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Assists the director in providing leadership, vision, and strategic planning for Writing Support and Communication Support, ensuring it effectively supports students, faculty, and staff in developing strong writing skills. Oversees the daily operations, manages staff and tutors, develops writing programs, and collaborates with faculty and academic departments to promote a culture of writing and college readiness across the institution.
Primary Responsibilities
Develops and implements strategic goals for Writing Support and Communication Support to enhance student success. Manages daily operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Assesses the effectiveness of Writing Support services and make data-driven improvements. Maintains and updates policies, procedures, and best practices for writing support and college readiness. Advocates for Writing Support and Communication Support within the institution and secure necessary funding and resources. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises writing tutors and staff. Develops and facilitates tutor training programs and workshops. Oversees the design and delivery of writing support services, including one-on-one tutoring, workshops, and online resources. Implements strategies to serve all students' academic success, including multilingual learners and students with different learning needs. Works with faculty to integrate writing support into courses and curricula. Provides professional development opportunities for faculty on best practices in writing instruction and college readiness. Serves on committees related to academic support, student success, college readiness, and curriculum development. Promotes writing across the curriculum (WAC) initiatives and writing-intensive courses. Develops and implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of Writing Support services and Communication Support. Collects, analyzes, and reports data on student engagement, learning outcomes, and tutoring effectiveness. Prepares reports for institutional stakeholders to demonstrate impact and advocate for resources. Coordinates the Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) course, including scheduling, staffing, and assessment. Develops and regularly update curriculum for the INRW course based on current research and best practices. Trains and mentors instructors teaching the INRW course to ensure consistency and quality. Tracks student performance data to assess course effectiveness and implement continuous improvement. Responsible for the department administration, including budget preparation and control. Serves on committees as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to manage business functions.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49015
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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