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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 202600189S Title Coordinator III - Program Coordinator FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category Professional Department Bill Blackwood LEMIT Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 07/06/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, English, Education, or Technical Writing strength in research methodology and familiarity with current research issues as well as APA style. Three years of experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs complex administrative and supervisory program work for Bill Blackwood LEMIT.
Primary Responsibilities
Assists the Manager in the development of the Leadership Command College (LCC). Directly assists participants within the Leadership Command College with their Leadership White Paper and Leadership Portfolio to include instructing and evaluating specific components for successful fulfillment, and coordination of research process. Coordinates the overall program needs such as scheduling participants, schedule dates on LEMIT calendar, reserves classrooms, negotiates contracts with instructors, develops registration process, order supplies, negotiates hotel room block contract, negotiates banquet and audio-visual services. Coordinates the day-to-day as well as long-term processes associated with the Leadership White paper and Leadership Portfolio associated with the Leadership Command College (LCC). Creates, adapts, and prepares program material and instructional material. Instructs and evaluates graduation requirements. Creates, implements, and maintains documentation necessary. Effectively directs the work of each participant writing the Leadership White Paper and Leadership Portfolio. Contracts subject matter experts (content and technical editors) and manages the flow of papers. Facilitates communication between content and technical editors and participants and contribute analysis and guidance. Analyzes and solves complex technical problems. Interacts successfully with other university departments, LEMIT personnel, the two other Universities in the consortium (Texas A&M and Texas Woman's University), program instructors, program contractors, and participants of the Leadership Command College. Ability to speak in front of groups and handle classroom management effectively. Assumes independent responsibility for decisions and actions. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Instructs participants; evaluates graduation requirements and components for successful fulfillment; creates, implements, and maintains documentation necessary for the completion of the program. Extensive travel for the programs; plans, arranges, and manages all aspects of travel to and from programs, including travel budgets and expense reports. Coordinates logistics, scheduling, and communication with other programs and creates, adapts, and prepares program material and instruction material. Facilitates communication between experts and participants and contributes analysis and guidance; assists and manages content editors and technical editors and partial responsibility of a student worker. Analyzes and manages budgets and payments for subject matter experts (editors); oversees program inventory; participates with budget planning
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.
Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47723
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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