Non-Exempt Events Support Staff (Internal Candidates Only)

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

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 202600211S Title Non-Exempt Events Support Staff (Internal Candidates Only) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary

Paid overtime hourly rate (1.5 x hourly rate)

Occupational Category Department Human Resources Division Division of Finance and Operations Open Date 07/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Educational and Experience Requirement

Must be a current SHSU full-time, non-exempt staff employee.

UPD staff and exempt employees are not eligible for this position. Employees who are interested should discuss participation with their department head.

If, at any time during the fiscal year or while participating in the special events program, an employee transfers to a position that is not eligible for FLSA overtime (e.g., faculty or exempt staff), they will no longer be eligible to work special events in this position or earn overtime through the program.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Serve our University and community after hours by working Athletic and other special events - and get paid time and a half. Those hired will provide temporary, usually day/evening of support to university departments hosting special events by assisting with a variety of tasks helping manage the flow and service of attendees. These are short-term, usually one day or evening assignments. Employment is based on departmental staffing needs, which vary throughout the year.

Primary Responsibilities

These assignments may include, but are not limited to, events and other work-related responsibilities outside of normal work hours. Specific tasks are determined by the host department.

Other Specifications

These temporary assignments cannot conflict with the responsibilities and schedule of an employee's primary full-time position.

Note for applicants whose primary SHSU job assignment is considered or becomes that of an "essential employee." Essential employees must comply with the request of their supervisors to serve when needed as described in policy FO-PAY-35. As such an employee deemed essential, must put the duties of their primary assignment above that of any special event assignment (should an essential need arise that conflicts with a special event). Your application for this position indicates your acceptance of the order of priority of job assignments.

Must be able to stand for a significant period of time and lift at least 25 lbs.

Full Time Part Time Part Time Temporary Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47891

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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current Sam Houston State University employee?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your current hourly rate for your primary position? (May be calculated by dividing your annual salary by 2080.)

(Open Ended Question)

• • I understand that any additional duties performed through this position must not interfere with the work schedule, responsibilities, or performance expectations of my primary position at Sam Houston State University. I further understand that if I am designated as an essential employee in my primary position, those responsibilities take precedence, and I may be required to report to or remain with my primary assignment as needed, regardless of any scheduled special events duties.
• I understand and agree.
• I do not agree.