Nature & Purpose of Position

Educational and Experience Requirement    Bachelor’s degree in related field. Two years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Primary Responsibilities Conducts comprehensive academic advising and oversees academic support programs. Supervises academic success coaches/learning specialist and oversees academic plans for student-athletes. Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility and student-athlete academic progress and works with on campus advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes. Oversees the textbook rental process and acts as the liaison between Athletics and the University Bookstore. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs. Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel across campus. Maintains current and accurate knowledge of University catalogs for all majors, minors and pre-professional programs to determine how these elements impact continuing academic eligibility for athletic participation. Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration). Communicates student-athletes’ academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches. Provides information to student-athletes, coaches, and University stakeholders regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility. Assists in the completion of continuing eligibility certification. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes about academic requirements/resources in assigned sports. Assists with preparation, submission and validation of data required for the NCAA, APR and Graduation Rates and other academic institutional reports as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications Contacts include other university departments, personnel, and outside agencies and individuals as required. Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and policies and procedures of the University.

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

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.

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About Sam Houston Athletics

Named for Texas’s greatest hero, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) continually honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots. Sam Houston State offers top-ranked degree programs and was named No. 3 among the ‘2020 Best Valued Online Colleges.’ With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. In the fall of 2020, SHSU welcomed its inaugural class of student doctors into the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the third college of osteopathic medicine in Texas. Its mission is to train physicians who will serve the healthcare needs of rural and underserved Texans. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in t...he U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service. At SHSU, the student-athlete experience is defined by Bearkat Athletics, with 17 teams competing at the NCAA Division 1 level in Conference USA. With SHSU’s array of recognized academic programs, exceptional student support services, volunteer opportunities and more, Bearkats are not only well-prepared to think and respond to the workforce needs of a rapidly changing world but stand ready to serve their community.

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