Associate Academic Advisor - 2 positions to be filled

*Requisition:*202500296S *Title:*Associate Academic Advisor - 2 positions to be filled *FLSA status:*Non-Exempt *Hiring Salary:*This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: [https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf](https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf) *Occupational Category:*Technical/Para-Professional *Department:*SAM Center *Division:*Division of Academic Affairs *Open Date:*09/19/2025 *Open Until Filled:*Yes *Educational and Experience Requirement:*Bachelor’s degree in related field. Three years of experience in Academic Advising, Customer Service, administrative experience or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. *Nature & Purpose of Position:*Provides essential services to students related to academic policies and procedures specific to Sam Houston State University as they relate to their academic program. *Primary Responsibilities:*Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum requirements for their program of choice. Maintains and updates detailed student files throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary. Ensures effectiveness of advising processes through proper usage of departmental course offerings and thorough documentation within the university’s secure advising system. Provides guidance to students with decision making/responsibilities related to their academic and vocational goals. Provides academic advice and student support to various populations, including students in academic jeopardy. Assists with resolving academic issues. Assists with coordinating orientation sessions for groups of incoming students. Coordinates recruiting activities. Represents their department at recruiting sessions in high schools, community colleges, hospitals and other employer sponsored education fairs. Provides group presentations about educational opportunities within their department. Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions. Acts as a liaison among students, faculty, and university constituents. Helps train new advisors and assists faculty advisors. Interprets university policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, and administration. Communicates advising programs and services to students in individual settings or group presentations. Helps prepare reports when needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. *Other Specifications:*Requires regular contacts with students, faculty, staff and administrators. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). *Full Time Part Time:*Full Time *Position Number:*4N8749 & 4N9020 *Quicklink:*[https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44914](https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44914) *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](https://www.shsu.edu/dept/public-safety/upd/annual.html)