Associate Director III

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

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Title

Associate Director III - Associate Director of New Student Transition Programs

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 14. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-

Occupational Category

Professional

Department

New Student Onboarding & Transition Programs

Division

Division of Student Affairs

Open Date

11/26/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Business or related field. Five years of experience in orientation, recruitment, student affairs or in a state institution of higher education or in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day operations of the New Student Onboarding and Transition Programs department. Performs responsible administrative and programmatic work providing coordination, collaboration, and support for curriculum development and implementation, ensuring alignment with departmental, divisional, and university goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruits, selects, trains and supervises graduate/undergraduate students functioning as Orientation/Onboarding and Bearkat Kickoff Leaders. Develops training materials, departmental publications, schedules and communication plans for all programs. Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of student development and transition programs for students focusing on initiatives that impact student retention. Compiles, tracks and reviews data and reports, and assists in the preparation and submission of all departmental and program evaluation reports. Serves as purchasing agent, monitors budget expenditures and maintains P-card reports. Plans, leads and attends meetings as appropriate. Serves on other University and Division of Student Affairs committees as requested or assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned

Other Specifications

Some weekend and night hours are required. Excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal) are necessary. Must possess the ability to interact effectively with various populations as there is much contact with other campus departments, faculty, administration, staff, parents, students, and vendors/contractors.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Position Number

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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 §

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