Entry Level Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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
202600121S
Title
Specialist I - Customer Service Rep
FLSA status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Student Account Services
Division
Division of Enrollment
Open Date
05/08/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. College or continued education courses in business and/or accounting desired. Experience handling cash preferred. Experience as a customer service representative, accountant, or other related field is desired. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs entry-level specialist duties for Student Account Services.
Primary Responsibilities
Carries out all financial and Bearkat OneCard transactions between the University and students. Assists with interdepartmental business transactions. Assists in the receipt, disbursement and accountability of cash, checks, and payments received in Student Account Services. Analyzes financial accounts and communicates findings to students, parents, staff and faculty. Assists in producing the Bearkat OneCard and answering questions related to OneCard services. Provides customer support. Receives monetary items for payment of various accounts due. Receives and processes interdepartmental deposits. Produces receipts, reconciles cash drawer, and prepares bank deposits daily. Applies exemptions, waivers, and external scholarships. Analyzes financial accounts and communicates those findings. Provides customer support for Student Account Services which includes financial services as well as ID card services. May coordinate student staff member scheduling, training, and supervision. Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires proficiency with a calculator and other standard office equipment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Must have accuracy in counting and balancing monies and in maintaining records. Must have a pleasant, courteous disposition and possess the ability to work effectively with a high volume of public contact. Errors in business transactions could cause significant loss of monies, time, etc. Special events may require extended hours during specific times of the year.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47148
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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