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 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 | 202400090S | | Title | Senior Academic Advisor - Athletic Academic Advisor (Internal Applicants Only) | | FLSA status | Exempt | | Hiring Salary |
This position is a pay grade 8. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-productio...

| | Occupational Category | Professional | | Department | Athletics | | Division | Office of the President | | Open Date | 03/08/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Educational and Experience Requirement |
Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four years of experience in Academic Advising or related field. 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 |
Serves as Senior Academic Advisor to Student Athletes and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits. | | Primary Responsibilities |
Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility and student-athlete academic progress. Works with on campus advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes. Assists student-athletes in developing academic plans. Maintain current and accurate knowledge of University catalogs for all majors, minors and pre-professional programs to determine how these elements impact continuing academic eligibility for athletic participation Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration). Communicates student-athletes’ academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches. Provides information to student-athletes, coaches and University stakeholders regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility. Assists in the completion of continuing eligibility certification. Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel across campus. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs. Assists with preparation, submission and validation of data required for the NCAA, APR and Graduation Rates and other academic institutional reports as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. | | Other Specifications |
Regular contacts with students, faculty, staff and administrators.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). | | Full Time Part Time | Full Time | | Position Number | | | Quicklink | https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings... |

EEO Statement

| EEO Statement |
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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * 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

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. (Open Ended Question)

4. * Are you a current Sam Houston State University employee?

   • Yes
   • No