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Associate Director III - Associate Director of New Student Transition Programs

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Department: New Student Onboarding and Transition Programs

Full Time

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition: 202500375S

Educational And Experience Requirement

Bachelors degree in student Personnel, Higher Education, Business or related field. Five years of experience in orientation, recruitment, student affairs or in a state institution of higher education or in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature And Purpose Of Position

Plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day operations of the New Student Onboarding and Transition Programs department. Performs responsible administrative and programmatic work providing coordination, collaboration, and support for curriculum development and implementation, ensuring alignment with departmental, divisional, and university goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruits, selects, trains and supervises graduate/undergraduate students functioning as Orientation/Onboarding and Bearkat Kickoff Leaders. Develops training materials, departmental publications, schedules and communication plans for all programs. Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of student development and transition programs for students focusing on initiatives that impact student retention. Compiles, tracks and reviews data and reports, and assists in the preparation and submission of all departmental and program evaluation reports. Serves as purchasing agent, monitors budget expenditures and maintains P-card reports. Plans, leads and attends meetings as appropriate. Serves on other University and Division of Student Affairs committees as requested or assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned

Other Specifications

Some weekend and night hours are required. Excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal) are necessary. Must possess the ability to interact effectively with various populations as there is much contact with other campus departments, faculty, administration, staff, parents, students, and vendors/contractors.

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

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:[Click to See Phone]

Email: Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com

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