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 202600109S Title Specialist IV - Program Analytics Specialist FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Academic Planning and Assessment Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 04/24/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor's Degree in related field. Master's degree preferred. Two years relevant experience in a related field. Four years of relevant experience is preferred. Experience in Higher Education, research, analytics, report writing, and specialized work is desirable. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs advanced research, analytics, and report writing in support of developing new educational programs and seeking opportunities for existing educational programs. Primary Responsibilities Conducts research to aid university leadership in making data-informed decisions about new program development and existing program modifications. Serves as a resource to the development and needs analysis of new program proposals, to include workforce analytics and market research. Assists in the development and implementation of methods for collecting and analyzing data from internal and external sources to determine program need and student demand, (may include developing surveys, focus groups, and questionnaires). Serves as an analytic resource for program, department, and college strategic planning or special projects. Interprets and presents data analytics to academic leadership through charts, graphs, and other visual means. Provides program analytics training and support to educational program stakeholders across campus. Assists in the ongoing review and analysis of educational program health. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires a demonstrated ability to establish congenial work relationships, collaborate among units, and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, community, and workforce partners. Requires extensive knowledge of higher education. Requires demonstrated research, research writing, and analytical skills, as well as an aptitude for problem solving, innovative thinking, and independent work ethic. Requires knowledge of software systems to include Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Basic understanding of SPSS and intermediate proficiency in Excel is preferred. Advanced knowledge of, or experience in, the following is desirable: data analytics, data reporting, technical communication, related higher education and labor market databases or systems (e.g., TSUS, THECB, IPEDS, TWC, BLS, Lightcast.io, etc.). Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number 4N8771 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47004 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 Resume Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation 1 Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Statement of Research & Goals Reference Contact Information Writing Sample Screening Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Please provide your research philosophy or describe your approach to data analytics. (Open Ended Question) How did you learn about this position? The Chronicle of Higher Education TWC - Work in Texas Inside Higher Ed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium SHSU Website SHSU Employee Other If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department. (Open Ended Question) * If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source. (Open Ended Question)