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: 202600054S
- Title: Specialist III - Assistant Admission & Advising Specialist
- FLSA status: Non-Exempt
- Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at httpspa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com116docs636763.pdf
- Occupational Category: Technical/Para-Professional
- Department: Nursing
- Division: Division of Academic Affairs
- Open Date: 02/27/2026
- Open Until Filled: Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
- Associates degree in related field.
- Three years related experience or experience in a related field.
- Certifications may be required.
- A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs advanced specialist duties for the School of Nursing.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participates in the nursing academic student recruiting program.
- Visits high schools, junior/community colleges, organizations, etc., as required, with the primary focus being those schools in the Huntsville/Conroe/Greater Houston regional areas.
- Communicates via phone call and/or email with prospective students, high school counselors, college and career counselors, and community college advisors.
- Contacts student organizations to assist in academic recruiting.
- Assists with the Saturday visitation programs and High School and Community College Counselor Conferences.
- Assists Academic Advisors with advising enrolled and prospective students regarding the Nursing program and curriculum.
- Maintains student files updated throughout their academic career and makes changes to records as necessary.
- Assists with resolving academic issues.
- Assists with coordinating orientation sessions for groups of incoming new students.
- Assists with presentations to small or large groups.
- Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
- Microsoft Office computer skills required.
- Regular contact with prospective students, parents, junior/community college officials, and high schools and their officials.
- May require extensive travel during the fall and spring semesters.
- The incumbent must be reliable, personable, and exhibit a positive image for the department and University.
- Must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of visitors and work in a high traffic area with several distractions.
- Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions.
- Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices.
- Must be able to use standard office software.
- Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature.
- Must be available to work outside of the regular 8:00-5:00 work schedule.
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Position Number: Quicklink httpsshsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46461
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
- Cover Letter
- Reference Contact Information
- Optional Documents:
- Screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
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