Specialist IV - TRIO Student Support Services (Full-Time Temporary) at InsideHigherEd

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Specialist IV - TRIO Student Support Services (Full-Time Temporary)

Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

This is a grant funded position. This position is expected to end on or before 08/31/2030. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding.

Technical/Para-Professional

TRIO Student Support Services

Division of Academic Affairs

10/27/2025

Yes

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field. Master’s desirable. Two years of experience in a student services field or a related field. TRIO, federal grant experience, or experience in a related field is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Performs moderately complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in operations and planning in the program. Assists the TRIO Student Support Services director with various initiatives and objectives.

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures and monitors compliance with policies and procedures. supports creating activities, services, and priorities for achieving goals of program. Presents at TSS Disposition skills seminars, workshops, and recruiting presentations. Oversees the selection and recruitment of TSS participants. Participates in strategic planning of retention strategies in TSS program and campus wide efforts through administration meetings, committees, and presentations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Communicates with other University departments, personnel, and other agencies. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

This is a full time benefits eligible, temporary position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding. This position is expected to end on or before 08/31/2030.

Full Time Temporary

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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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