Specialist IV - TRIO Student Support Services (full-time, temporary)

Requisition : 202500316S

Title :

Specialist IV - TRIO Student Support Services (full-time, temporary)

FLSA status : Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary :

This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at : https : / / pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com / 116 / docs / 636763.pdf

This is a full time benefits eligible, temporary position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding. Funding expected to end on or before 8 / 31 / 2026.

Occupational Category :

Technical / Para-Professional

Department :

TRIO Student Support Services

Division :

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date : 10 / 14 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement :

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Two years relevant specialist experience or experience in a advising, counseling, and Teacher Preparation and Texas certification or in a related field. Certifications may be required. Experience in Higher Education and specialized work is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position :

Performs highly advanced and complex specialist duties for TRIO Student Support Services.

Primary Responsibilities :

Advises and mentors 140 participants every semester. Tracks participant certification process through benchmarks. Manages several certification and tutoring software. Specializes in intervention services for TRIO and COE students unable to pass exams before field experience. Plans and implements Ed and Preparation Workshops for TRIO participants. Plans all recruiting communications & events for TSSS program. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications :

Requires knowledge of local, state, and federal laws with the ability to manage business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

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

This is a full time benefits eligible, temporary position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding. Funding expected to end on or before 8 / 31 / 2026.

Full Time Part Time :

Full Time Temporary

Quicklink :

https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 45149

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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