Specialist III - Auxiliary Aids & Services

Posting Details
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 202600115S
Title Specialist III - Auxiliary Aids & Services
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/550174.pdf. Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional
Department Services for Students with Disabilities
Division Division of Student Affairs
Open Date 04/28/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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 specialist support duties for the department of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Assists with front-desk coverage and proctoring and administration of accommodated exams during peak testing periods. Primary Responsibilities Coordinates contracted, communication access services, including sign language interpreting and real-time (CART) captioning for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Coordinates and oversees dedicated notetaker services provided by student workers. Coordinates contracted Braille services. Checks out adaptive aids to students and maintains an inventory of such items. Maintains an inventory of adaptive classroom furniture and places work orders for the movement and placement of same. Provides back-up assistance with alternative textbook and adaptive technology services. Assists with proctoring and administration of accommodated exams during peak testing periods on the Huntsville and satellite campuses. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires detailed knowledge of university infrastructure, policies and procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of office systems. Must be able to work collaboratively with coworkers and provide a high level of customer service at all times. May devote from 25% to 50% of time to routine contacts by telephone with employees of other work units in obtaining or supplying information relating to work. Must have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others. Full Time Part Time Full Time
Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47033
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