| 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 202600322S Title Coordinator I - Career Success Coach FLSA status 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/636763.pdf
Occupational Category Professional Department Career Success Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 10/09/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in higher education, counseling, student development, or a related field. One year of experience in career/life coaching or a related field. Work experience as a higher education professional, preferably in student support services or student-facing departments, is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs professional career coaching, career education, and student success program work for the Career Success Center. The Career Coach empowers students and recent alumni to explore career options, gain relevant experience, and achieve post-graduation success through individual coaching, classroom engagement, workshops, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners. Supports the integration of career exploration and career readiness into curricular and co-curricular experiences to advance the mission of the Career Success Center.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides individual and group career coaching to students and recent alumni on career exploration, major and career decision-making, internship and job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interviewing, networking, LinkedIn optimization, and professional career readiness. Delivers career education through workshops, classroom presentations, student organizations, and campus programs that promote career readiness and successful career outcomes. Collaborates with faculty, advisors, academic colleges, departments, and campus partners to integrate career development activities into curricular and co-curricular experiences. Develops and maintains career education resources, presentations, and programming relevant to diverse student populations and evolving workforce trends. Promotes and supports career technology platforms and career management resources, including Symplicity, Focus2, Quinncia, Learning Lounge, LinkedIn, and other career readiness tools. Maintains records related to coaching appointments, student engagement, and program outcomes and utilizes data to assess effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts. Collaborates with events, employer partnership, and internship teams to connect students and alumni with internships, employment opportunities, career fairs, employer events, and experiential learning opportunities. Represents the Career Success Center through outreach activities, presentations, campus events, and partnerships that increase awareness and utilization of services. Communicates effectively with students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and community stakeholders while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities in support of Career Success Center programs and events.
Other Specifications
Knowledge of career development theory, career readiness competencies, and employment trends. Possesses excellent interpersonal, coaching, presentation, and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse student and alumni populations and build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units. Requires proficiency with career services technologies, Microsoft Office applications, and data management systems. Strong organizational, assessment, and program development skills are required. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and the ability to communicate effectively with university departments, personnel, employers, and community stakeholders.
Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48910
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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