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Project Director

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Department

Bill Blackwood LEMIT

Full Time

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition: 202500039ES

Educational And Experience Requirement

Masters degree related to field with familiarity with current issues in related field of study. Broad and extensive administrative/management experience in professional management or equivalent in related project area.

Nature And Purpose Of Position

Plans, administers, manages, and directs all activities of the De-escalation Training Center (DTC), operating under aBJAde-escalation grant, and the Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis (CICA). Both are within the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) atSHSU.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration of the regional De-Escalation Training Center (DTA) grant and the Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis (CICA) withinLEMIT. Maintains liaison work with agencies and governments related to the operations of both centers and associated projects. Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness of the grant(s). In the case of theDTA, the Director oversees the coordination of the delivery of training and curriculum to law enforcement officers by scheduling courses to be delivered by providers external toSHSU. Collaborates with other regional de-escalation training centers and national training coordinator to ensure consistent and certified training. In the case ofCICAoperations, the director coordinates instructors for the certification program and should be familiar with law enforcement intelligence operations and crime analysis. Schedules course offerings, identifies venues, delivers training withSHSUstaff or other recognized and qualified SMEs. Ideally, the director has a background in criminal intelligence operations and crime analysis and is able to instruct some or all of the course material. Provides supervision to training staff, counselors, and administrative supports. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Works directly with other University departments, State and Federal agencies, and outside vendors.

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: (936) 294-1070

Email: Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com

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