Administrative Coordinator III

Posting Details

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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
202600333S


Title
Administrative Coordinator III


FLSA status
Non-Exempt


Hiring Salary


This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at:

Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional


Department
College of Health Sciences


Division
Division of Academic Affairs


Open Date
10/16/2026


Open Until Filled
Yes


Educational and Experience Requirement


Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Master's Degree preferred. Four years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field. Experience in Higher Education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position


Performs advanced and complex administrative support duties for the College of Health Sciences.

Primary Responsibilities


Performs primary administrative support duties for the College of Health Sciences (COHS) Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research (50%) and the COHS Dean's Office (50%).

Duties related to support of the COHS Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research include, but are not limited to: (1) Plans and coordinates events related to COHS research initiatives. (2) Manages budget and funding processes for COHS research initiatives, various grants, and external funding related to pre-award initiatives. (3) Manages P-Card reconciliation and processing. (4) Processes all travel requests for the COHS Dean's Office. (5) Assists with graduate program development and monitoring. (6) Manages COHS affiliation agreements and serves as administrator for the affiliation agreement management platform in support of departmental internship, field placement, and clinical activities. (7) Serves as primary administrative manager of the COHS Mentoring Teams for Excellence (MTE) Program, the COHS BRIDGE Scholars Program, and COHS scholarships. (8) Partners with the COHS Marketing/Communications Coordinator and COHS Recruiting and Events Coordinator for outward-facing communications and events. Duties related to support of the COHS Dean's Office include but are not limited to: Serves as liaison and maintains contacts with other University departments, students, faculty, staff, alumni, government officials, and distinguished guests. Manages P-Card reports, reconciliation, and coordinates purchasing needs for the COHS. Coordinates Facilities and IT requests. Recommends to the supervisor internal policies and procedures, clerical functions, and work-flow to ensure effective and efficient operation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Communicates with departmental and program clinical/internship coordinators and the Texas State University System's Office of the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel. Coordination and consolidation of programmatic efforts to ensure legal compliance. Performs other 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. Will require occasional travel to COHS locations at the SHSU Health and Medical Sciences Campus in Conroe, TX and SHSU - The Woodlands Center in The Woodlands, TX

Full Time Part Time
Full Time


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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.

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