Specialist III - Assistant Admission & Advising Specialist

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Walker County $39k•$53k Per Year Specialist III•Assistant Admission & Advising Specialist

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Occupation:

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Location:

HUNTSVILLE, TX

•77320 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16984433

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

02/27/2026

Updated:

03/02/2026

Expires:

02/27/2027

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

202600054S Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Associate's Degree Experience 36 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

Department:

Nursing Full Time Open until filled:

Yes Requisition:

202600054

S Educational and Experience Requirement:

Associates degree in related field. Three years related experience or experience in a related field. Certifications may be required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs advanced specialist duties for the School of Nursing.

Primary Responsibilities:

Participates in the nursing academic student recruiting program. Visits high schools, junior/community colleges, organizations, etc. as required, with the primary focus being those schools in the Huntsville/Conroe/Greater Houston regional areas. Communicates via phone call and/or email with prospective students, high school counselors, college and career counselors, and community college advisors. Contacts student organizations to assist in academic recruiting. Assists with the Saturday visitation programs and High School and Community College Counselor Conferences. Assists Academic Advisors with advising enrolled and prospective students regarding the Nursing program and curriculum. Maintains student files updated throughout their academic career and makes changes to records as necessary. Assists with resolving academic issues. Assists with coordinating orientation sessions for groups of incoming new students. Assists with presentations to small or large groups. Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Microsoft Office computer skills required. Regular contact with prospective students, parents, junior/community college officials, and high schools and their officials. May require extensive travel during the fall and spring semesters. The incumbent must be reliable, personable, and exhibit a positive image for the department and University. Must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of visitors and work in a high traffic area with several distractions. Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature. Must be available to work outside of the regular 8:00-5:00 work schedule. 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.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department 1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202 P.O. Box 2356 Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office:

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Email:

Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal:

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