Program Support Assistant Jobs in Huntsville, TX

Posting Details
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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
202600197S
Title
Coordinator II - Program Analytics Coordinator
FLSA status
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
Professional
Department
Academic Planning and Assessment
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date
07/08/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's Degree in related field. Master's degree preferred. Two years relevant experience in research, report writing, communication, or project coordination is preferred. Experience in Higher Education or academic program support is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs professional administrative research and project coordination work in support of Program Analytics initiatives within Academic Affairs, including academic program research and report preparation, overseeing new program proposal requests, and monitoring for program and labor market alignment updates, in support of developing new educational programs and assisting with initiatives for existing educational programs.
Primary Responsibilities
Oversees research projects, report preparation, and needs analysis operations associated with new academic program proposals. Conducts research and analyzes data or information from internal and external sources to support program alignment with workforce and labor market trends to aid university leadership in making data-informed decisions about new program development and existing program planning. Serves as a resource to the needs analysis process of new program proposals, including managing request intake, report or summary preparation, and providing program analytic support alongside the proposal process. Compiles, organizes, summarizes, and monitors data and related information to prepare reports, briefs, summaries, and other materials used to support decision-making related to new program proposals. Assists with ongoing requests, program-labor market alignment tracking, and related support initiatives associated with existing academic programs and Program Analytics operations. Serves as an initial point of contact for academic program requests and assists with coordinating communication, follow-up, and support among campus stakeholders. Assists with maintaining records, databases, webpages, and related resources or materials associated with Program Analytics initiatives or processes. Assists the Director with coordinating projects, tracking timelines, monitoring requests, and supporting the completion of reporting and program support activities. Provides administrative and organizational support to aid Program Analytics project management and assist with process coordination and continuous improvement efforts related to assessment and operational workflows. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and professional writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment with demonstrated ability to establish congenial work relationships, collaborate among units, and communicate effectively with campus stakeholders. Experience with research, report writing, project coordination, academic program support, institutional reporting activities, or higher education administration is desirable, as well as an aptitude for problem solving, innovative thinking, and independent work ethic. Ability to organize and summarize information, support operational and program-related requests, and communicate effectively are important.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47765
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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