Specialist Iv - Student Affairs Specialist - College Of Medicine Liaison

Posting Details

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

Bachelor's Degree in related field. Two years relevant specialist experience or experience in a related field. Experience in Higher Education and specialized work is desirable. Direct Student Affairs experience preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the department, college, or division. Utilize customer service skills, the Student Affairs advisor specialist position will work with students and other departments to establish strong working relationships and provide guidance to students and their student organizations/clubs regarding financial, personal, and logistical needs.

Performs highly advanced specialist duties. Accountable for the execution and follow through of complex and technical responsibilities. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors programs or services. Responds to information request. Collects, reconciles, and maintains complex data. Coordinates and implements departmental processes.
Maintains and provide Osteopathic Student Government officers, Learning Community officers, and student organizations officers with current organizational by -laws.
Oversees and advises over 50 student organizations at the COM. Collaborates with Medical Student Affairs in the oversight and advisory of student groups. Assists with recruitment and retention of student volunteers and develops training and assessment for student leadership. Supports participation for its contribution to educational and personal development. Provides support and coordination for the AACOM TOUCH program and interfaces with AACOM as needed for osteopathic-specific student opportunities.
Provide fiscal oversight, support fundraising efforts and review requests for travel funds and plans for student groups. Advise student groups on marketing, administration, and logistics for programs and events. Evaluates and assesses appropriate risk management policies and issues of campus safety for student programs and events.
Monitors project timelines and identifies issues. Prepares letters, correspondence, and reports. Plans and coordinates events. Develops, coordinates, and implements assigned processes. Oversees website. Provides assistance with and interprets policies and procedures. May coordinate and supervise program activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requires detailed knowledge of university infrastructure, policies and procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of office systems. Must have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement.
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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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