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Come and join the Bearkat community!
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 202600213S Title Associate Academic Advisor FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf.
Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department SAM Center Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 07/17/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related field. Three years of experience in Academic Advising or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Serves as Associate Academic Advisor to students and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits.
Primary Responsibilities
Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum. Maintains student files updated through their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary. Provides retention advising to students on probation. Assists with resolving academic issues. Assists with coordinating orientation sessions for groups of incoming students. Assists with recruiting high school or community college students and gives presentations to small or large groups. Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions. Assists all student populations regardless of field of study. Acts as a liaison among students, faculty, and university constituents. Helps train new advisors and assists faculty advisors. Interprets university policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, and administration. Communicates advising programs and services to students in individual settings or classroom presentations. Helps prepare reports when needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires regular contacts with students, faculty, staff and administrators. 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/47915
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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