Athletics Administrative Assistant II

Posting Details

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 202600172S Title Athletics Administrative Assistant II FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category Clerical Department Athletics Division Office of the President Open Date 06/10/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. One year relevant clerical experience 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

Performs advanced clerical duties for Athletics.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs advanced clerical functions to include data and document processing and provides general customer service. Performs receptionist duties, directs phones and walk-in customers, receives and screens visitors, and receives and checks in freight. Receives and distributes mail. Prepares purchase orders for various sports. Types and processes recruiting and professional travel expense reports. Types letters, memorandums, reports and other materials. Performs data entry, verifies data and files. Maintains files. Runs standard reports. Solves routine problems to complete tasks of a repetitive nature. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Requires basic knowledge of general clerical functions. May require the ability to perform word processing. Requires accuracy in finding files, entering facts or figures, and operation of office equipment.

Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47507

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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn about this position?

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• TWC - Work in Texas

• Inside Higher Ed

• Higher Ed Jobs

• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

• SHSU Website

• SHSU Employee

• Other

• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.

(Open Ended Question)

• If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of clerical experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• More than 1 year but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 5 years

• More than 5 years but less than 8 years

• More than 8 years