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 202500251S Title Specialist III - Student Money Management Program Specialist FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdfOccupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Financial Aid Division Division of Enrollment Open Date 08/14/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Associates degree in a related field. Three years related work experience in higher education. Experience in an environment dealing with financial literacy education and financial counseling preferred. Experience developing and implementing programs, activities, promotions, or special events in higher education desired. Experience in written and oral presentation preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Facilitates or assists higher level staff members in the implementation of programs and other activities at Student Money Management (SMM). Primary Responsibilities Assists in developing and coordinating services, programs, policies and procedures, promotions and special events at Student Money Management (SMM). Conducts presentations, workshops and seminars concerning personal finance topics. Responsible for administrative duties including scheduling events, assisting the Associate Director in the assessment of SMM’s educational efforts, conducting and coordinating training, workshops, and meetings involving SMM. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Contact with students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, parents, corporate and public officials, state agencies, and the general public. Due to the variability of presentation requests, employee will have after hours responsibilities to facilitate the completion of presentations, workshops, and seminars. Attends workshops and conferences to improve knowledge of personal finance. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44567 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.
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