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.
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 202500248S Title Coordinator IV - Student Professional Development Coordinator FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf. Occupational Category Professional Department Office of the Dean - College of Business Administration Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 08/12/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four 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 highly complex administrative program work for the Center for Building Business Professionals (CBBP) within the College of Business Administration (COBA) with program activities. Primary Responsibilities Oversees the work of assigned program. Provides career advisement to COBA students, information to partner employers and COBA students, and assistance in maintaining center databases, student organization presentations, and classroom presentations. Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities. Prepares program budget requests. Prepares and oversees the preparation of training and operational manuals. Confers with staff on program issues and problems and implements solutions. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates programs. Recommends program guidelines, procedures and policies. Interprets policies and rules and ensures they are followed. Assists with development of goals and objectives in alignment with college’s strategic plan. Oversees the work of assigned program student worker. 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/44538 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 §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report