What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist IV - Credentialing Specialist position at Sam Houston State University?
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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
202600305S
Title
Specialist IV - Credentialing Specialist
FLSA status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Nursing
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date
10/02/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in related field. Two years of experience in recordkeeping, data tracking, or working with database applications in nursing or in a closely related field; five years preferred. Demonstrated commitment to student or customer-centered approaches and student success. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs highly advanced specialist duties requiring in-depth knowledge to maintain the credentialing requirements of all members of the SHSU School of Nursing (SON) community.
Primary Responsibilities
Works with the nursing clinical coordinator and clinical partners, along with the Assistant Director for Clinical Education and nursing faculty to facilitate and assure the timely credentialing for faculty and student clinical rotations. Collaborates with clinical and simulation team to prepare semester clinical and simulation scheduling for students. Coordinates the day-to-day credentialing activities to assure students, faculty, and staff remain in compliance with School of Nursing, regulatory, and clinical affiliates requirements. Oversees the credentialing process for nursing preceptors. Supports the clinical education by continually updating and advising faculty, preceptors, and students of credentialing dates and needs. Works with data management systems with high degree of accuracy. Positively engages with all members of the SHSU School of Nursing (SON) and the community to encourage safety and compliance, student success, accountability, and proactive problem resolution. Prepares reports and clinical rosters for affiliate partners. In collaboration with SON leaders, continuously improves the systems and processes associated with credentialing. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
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.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48823
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 : $41,174 - $58,962
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