What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist III - Program Specialist – Campus Activities & Involvement position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition
202500387S
Title
Specialist III - Program Specialist – Campus Activities & Involvement
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.pdf
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Campus Activities and Involvement
Division
Division of Student Affairs
Open Date
12/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
Associates degree in a related field. Three years of related experience, including experience in an educational environment related to student activities, student organizations, extra-curricular activities, service programming, or special events or a related field. Experience at an institution of higher education is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work for service programs, leadership programs and student organizations. Provides support in coordinating large-scale events and activities for the University; coordinating collaborative programs with entities across campus; and/or providing administrative support to other areas of programming within the department. Supervise student employees in an office setting and events.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides development, support, and management of Service-Learning programs, student leadership, and student organizations. Oversees the work of assigned student staff. Accountable for the execution and follow through of complex and technical responsibilities. Coordinates and implements departmental programs including, but not limited to Ultimate Bearkat, Student Organization Leadership retreats/trainings, CliftonStrengths Sessions, and Student Organization Fairs. Assists with programming for Traditions and Special Events. Complies with Clery Act reporting as required by the University. Responds to information requests. Prepares, reviews, revises, and distributes documents and reports on programming, service, leadership, student organizations, BearkatHQ and more. Coordinates assessment efforts for departmental assignments, including evaluating data to develop new goals and objectives. Reviews departmental policies, procedures, clerical functions, and makes recommendations to streamline processes. Monitors budgets, accounts, and expenditures. Serves on University and Division of Student Affairs committees.
Project coordination requires extensive risk management consideration. Oversees implementation and use of service hours platform to monitor and track student service involvement. Serves as a liaison to community agencies, including relational development and record management.
Assists with implementing programs, services, and events for over 250 student organizations. Assists with annual registration processes, new organization approvals, constitution compliance, and student organization recognition. Manages Anthology Engage (BearkatHQ), serves as a liaison with Anthology (formerly Campus Labs) representatives, and compiles monthly reports of user data. Serves as a liaison to faculty/staff advisors, alumni, and members of the university community. Assists with recruitment, hiring, and training of student employees for the department. Directs assignments for clerical staff, determining priorities, and the evaluation of progress and deadlines. Assists with student employee scheduling and student wage budget. Responsible for projecting yearly student wage expenses. Assists with staffing, planning and executing large-scale university traditions and special events including but not limited to, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Sammypalooza, Bearkat Alley and more. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others. Position requires work on weekends and outside of normal business hours, as needed by the hiring department.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45785
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
202500387S
Title
Specialist III - Program Specialist – Campus Activities & Involvement
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.pdf
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Campus Activities and Involvement
Division
Division of Student Affairs
Open Date
12/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
Associates degree in a related field. Three years of related experience, including experience in an educational environment related to student activities, student organizations, extra-curricular activities, service programming, or special events or a related field. Experience at an institution of higher education is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work for service programs, leadership programs and student organizations. Provides support in coordinating large-scale events and activities for the University; coordinating collaborative programs with entities across campus; and/or providing administrative support to other areas of programming within the department. Supervise student employees in an office setting and events.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides development, support, and management of Service-Learning programs, student leadership, and student organizations. Oversees the work of assigned student staff. Accountable for the execution and follow through of complex and technical responsibilities. Coordinates and implements departmental programs including, but not limited to Ultimate Bearkat, Student Organization Leadership retreats/trainings, CliftonStrengths Sessions, and Student Organization Fairs. Assists with programming for Traditions and Special Events. Complies with Clery Act reporting as required by the University. Responds to information requests. Prepares, reviews, revises, and distributes documents and reports on programming, service, leadership, student organizations, BearkatHQ and more. Coordinates assessment efforts for departmental assignments, including evaluating data to develop new goals and objectives. Reviews departmental policies, procedures, clerical functions, and makes recommendations to streamline processes. Monitors budgets, accounts, and expenditures. Serves on University and Division of Student Affairs committees.
Project coordination requires extensive risk management consideration. Oversees implementation and use of service hours platform to monitor and track student service involvement. Serves as a liaison to community agencies, including relational development and record management.
Assists with implementing programs, services, and events for over 250 student organizations. Assists with annual registration processes, new organization approvals, constitution compliance, and student organization recognition. Manages Anthology Engage (BearkatHQ), serves as a liaison with Anthology (formerly Campus Labs) representatives, and compiles monthly reports of user data. Serves as a liaison to faculty/staff advisors, alumni, and members of the university community. Assists with recruitment, hiring, and training of student employees for the department. Directs assignments for clerical staff, determining priorities, and the evaluation of progress and deadlines. Assists with student employee scheduling and student wage budget. Responsible for projecting yearly student wage expenses. Assists with staffing, planning and executing large-scale university traditions and special events including but not limited to, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Sammypalooza, Bearkat Alley and more. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others. Position requires work on weekends and outside of normal business hours, as needed by the hiring department.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45785
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.