| 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 202600348S Title IT Specialist I - CISO Operations & Awareness Specialist (Internal Candidates Only) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 16. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Campus Technology Services Division Information Technology Open Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related field. One year of experience in a relevant technical or functional area. Relevant professional certifications may be considered in lieu of experience. Experience in a state institution of higher education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Must be a current Sam Houston State University employee in order to be considered for this position.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs journey-level professional work applying specialized knowledge and technical skills within a defined IT domain to support the operational and service delivery needs of the Division of Information Technology.
Primary Responsibilities
Plans, implements, coordinates, and improves institutional awareness and training programs for information security, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and digital accessibility. Supports program goals, timelines, and performance measures aligned with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements. Assists in developing and maintaining training materials, guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and communications. Designs and delivers multi‑modal training and awareness campaigns for faculty, staff, students, and leadership, ensuring accessibility and inclusive design standards are met. Reviews program effectiveness using participation data, feedback, audit results, and compliance indicators. Prepares reports and recommends improvements. Maintains records related to training completion, awareness initiatives, executive briefings, and compliance documentation. Supports institutional compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements, including FERPA, HIPAA, Texas Government Code, state cybersecurity mandates, and digital accessibility standards. Monitors emerging regulatory guidance and best practices affecting higher education. Coordinates with IT, Legal, Risk Management, Accessibility Services, Academic Affairs, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and shared responsibility. Serves as a liaison to campus departments, providing guidance on awareness, training, and compliance matters. Provides advanced administrative support to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), serving as a trusted partner in managing priorities, communications, and operational continuity. Manages complex executive calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, action tracking, and confidential communications. Serves as a confidential point of contact for the CISO's office. Prepares executive summaries, metrics, and compliance updates. Assists with budget preparation, tracking, and reconciliation for awareness and program-related activities. Provides functional or direct supervision to assigned staff or student workers as applicable. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires working knowledge of principles, practices, technologies, and tools relevant to the assigned IT specialty. Requires analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve routine issues using established standards and procedures and recognize matters requiring escalation. Must possess strong organizational, customer service, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and priorities while maintaining accurate technical and operational documentation. Requires the ability to learn and apply new technologies, processes, and practices relevant to the assigned specialty and work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49083
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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