Demo

Specialist I – Customer Service Rep

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/10/2027
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
202600121S

Title
Specialist I – Customer Service Rep

FLSA status
Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional

Department
Student Account Services

Division
Division of Enrollment

Open Date
05/08/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. College or continued education courses in business and/or accounting desired. Experience handling cash preferred. Experience as a customer service representative, accountant, or other related field is desired. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs entry-level specialist duties for Student Account Services.

Primary Responsibilities
Carries out all financial and Bearkat OneCard transactions between the University and students. Assists with interdepartmental business transactions. Assists in the receipt, disbursement and accountability of cash, checks, and payments received in Student Account Services. Analyzes financial accounts and communicates findings to students, parents, staff and faculty. Assists in producing the Bearkat OneCard and answering questions related to OneCard services. Provides customer support. Receives monetary items for payment of various accounts due. Receives and processes interdepartmental deposits. Produces receipts, reconciles cash drawer, and prepares bank deposits daily. Applies exemptions, waivers, and external scholarships. Analyzes financial accounts and communicates those findings. Provides customer support for Student Account Services which includes financial services as well as ID card services. May coordinate student staff member scheduling, training, and supervision. Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications
Requires proficiency with a calculator and other standard office equipment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Must have accuracy in counting and balancing monies and in maintaining records. Must have a pleasant, courteous disposition and possess the ability to work effectively with a high volume of public contact. Errors in business transactions could cause significant loss of monies, time, etc. Special events may require extended hours during specific times of the year.

Full Time Part Time
Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47148

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

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job Training

Salary : $35,509 - $51,444

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Specialist I – Customer Service Rep?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Specialist I – Customer Service Rep career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$51,050 - $68,081
Income Estimation: 
$59,001 - $77,833
Income Estimation: 
$59,030 - $72,438
Income Estimation: 
$67,182 - $95,497
Income Estimation: 
$68,734 - $85,597
Income Estimation: 
$77,209 - $106,382

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Specialist I – Customer Service Rep.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Contract Compliance Skill

    • Income Estimation: $54,293 - $71,611
    • Income Estimation: $55,680 - $71,266
  • Contracts Management & Administration Skill

    • Income Estimation: $54,293 - $71,611
    • Income Estimation: $55,017 - $124,242
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Sam Houston State University

  • Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
  • Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates ... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
  • Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates ... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
  • Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates ... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
  • Posting Information Requisition 202600129ST Title Student Employee-Bearkat Course-Golf Shop Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No ... more
  • 15 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Specialist I – Customer Service Rep jobs in the Huntsville, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • Top Tier Customer Service Houston, TX
  • Customer Service Associate – Job Type: Insurance Position Overview We are seeking a Customer Service Associate to support customers with questions about th... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • LiveChat - customer service software Houston, TX
  • Senior New Business AE - Brazil (Remote) Text, Inc.is expanding in Brazil. We're hiring a Senior Account Executive to break into new logos across iGaming, ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!