Coordinator II - Coordinator for Academic Advancement

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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 | 202400035S | | Title | Coordinator II - Coordinator for Academic Advancement | | FLSA status | Exempt | | Hiring Salary |
This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.... |

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 | 202400035S | | Title | Coordinator II - Coordinator for Academic Advancement | | FLSA status | Exempt | | Hiring Salary |
This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.... | | Occupational Category | Professional | | Department | Athletics | | Division | Office of the President | | Open Date | 01/30/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Educational and Experience Requirement |
Bachelor’s degree in related field. Two years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. | | Nature & Purpose of Position |
Performs moderately complex administrative and supervisory program work for Sam Houston State University Athletic Academics. | | Primary Responsibilities |
Oversees the work of assigned Academic and Compliance staff. Oversees all lead tutors and makes hiring decisions for all tutors. Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities. Assists in the completion of continuing National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) eligibility certification. Assists with preparation, submission and validation of data required for the NCAA, APR and Graduation Rates, and other academic institutional reports as assigned. Confers with staff on program issues and problems and recommends solutions. Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel across campus. Communicates student-athletes’ academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates programs. Conducts comprehensive academic advising and oversees academic support programs. Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility and student-athlete academic progress and works with on campus advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports. Recommends program guidelines, procedures, polices, rules, and regulations. Oversees the textbook rental process and acts as the liaison between Athletics and the University Bookstore. Assists in setting policies & procedures for study hall, tutoring and academic monitoring. Develops and assesses programs. Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration) and works with all coaches to build out practice chart for the following semester in order to build out class schedules far in advance. Develops programs focused on retention and graduation of student-athletes. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs. Develops academic plans for student-athletes. Works with Academic Success Center to build out Summer Bridge program for incoming student-athletes. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations and ensures they are followed. Maintains 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 information to student-athletes, coaches and University stakeholders regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility. Performs other related duties as assigned. | | Other Specifications |
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

| | 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy 3. Statement of Research & Goals

Screening Questions

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1. * How did you learn about this position?

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   • Association for Women in Science
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