Specialist IV - TRIO Student Support Services (Full-Time Temporary)

Department: TRIO Student Support Services

Full Time Temporary

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition: 202300164S

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field. Master’s desirable. Two years of experience in a student services field or a related field. TRIO, federal grant experience, or experience in a related field is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

This is a grant funded position. This position is expected to end on or before 08/31/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs moderately complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in operations and planning in the program. Assists the TRIO Student Support Services director with various initiatives and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures and monitors compliance with policies and procedures. supports creating activities, services, and priorities for achieving goals of program. Presents at SSS study skills seminars, workshops, and recruiting presentations. Oversees the selection and recruitment of SSS participants. Participates in strategic planning of retention strategies in SSS program and campus wide efforts through administration meetings, committees, and presentations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Communicates with other University departments, personnel, and other agencies. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

This is a grant funded position. This position is expected to end on or before 08/31/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding.

Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

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