Temporary Biomedical Communications Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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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
202600193S
Title
Coordinator V - MABS Program Coordinator (full-time, temporary)
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 19. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 10/31/2029. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Occupational Category
Professional
Department
Dept of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date
07/07/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, education, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field, Master's degree preferred. Five years of experience in academic program coordination, student services, or higher-education administration. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work for the Master's in Applied Biomedical Sciences (MABS) program. Provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and student-support leadership to ensure the effective delivery and growth of the program.
This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 10/31/2029. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Primary Responsibilities
Oversees the daily administrative operations, including the program website, schedules, events, and handbooks for the Master's in Applied Biomedical Sciences (MABS) program Serves as the primary point of contact for prospective and current students, providing guidance on program requirements, tracking academic progress, coordinating onboarding and professional development activities, and maintaining FERPA-compliant records. Coordinates marketing, recruitment, and admissions workflows by liaising with committees and contributing to outreach and promotional materials. Develops and leverages community partnerships to establish internship and research placements, ensuring required documentation and compliance standards are met. Collects, analyzes, and reports program data for institutional reporting, federal agencies, accreditation processes, and continuous program improvement. Oversees budget monitoring, purchasing, reimbursements, and vendor coordination. Maintains strong communication channels to keep faculty, staff, students, and external partners informed through effective program communications and visibility efforts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Student-centered mindset. Problem-solving and critical thinking. Ability to build positive relationships with various stakeholders. Experience with grant-funded projects. Central point of coordination between MABS faculty, students, administrators, and external partners, supporting academic operations, admissions processes, experiential learning components, program assessment & reporting, and daily workflow. Plays a key role in maintaining program quality, student success, accreditation readiness, and positive stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time Temporary
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47741
EEO Statement
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