Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX | United States
Job description
Requisition: 202400029S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Nursing
General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field. Three years of experience in Academic Advising , Admissions or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Serves as academic advisor to School of Nursing ( SON ) students, leads in SON admissions, and helps design and support programs designed to promote recruitment, progression, and alumni engagement.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum through student-centered and positive engagement. Maintains and updates student files. Guides and directs students to academic and other support resources. Aids students in understanding retention, progression, and remediation policies and processes. Assists with student recruitment, orientation, and career planning. Analyzes and processes degree plans. Continuously improves the advising role and related processes at the School of Nursing ( SON ). Collaborates with College of Health Sciences ( COHS ) and Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) Integrated Marketing and Communications ( IMC ) to promote the brand and community awareness of the SON . Builds and promotes the SHSU SON alumni network. Assists the Clinical Coordinator with processing clinical placements. Leads in admissions by overseeing 3rd-party digital supports (e.g. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education), application review and screening, application evaluation and ranking, admission offers, and student orientation and onboarding. Leads collaborative efforts among SON faculty and staff to support and improve SON admissions. Supports the SON Accreditation Specialist in regulatory and accreditation duties. Positively engages students for their success and wellness. Coordinates with SON Academic Coach to design and implement programs focused on holistic student wellness. Contributes to holistic student support by acting as a liaison for the student and student support services at SHSU . Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University 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 historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. 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. 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 the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System
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