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Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Requisition:

202600141ST

Title:

Student Employee– New Student Onboarding & Transition Programs- New Student Onboarding & Digital Marketing Coordinator

Employee Class:

Student

College Work Study Position:

Yes

Department:

New Student Onboarding & Transition Programs

Division:

Division of Student Affairs

Hours per week:

15-25

Hiring Rate:

$11.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification:

Sophomore or Junior

Nature & Purpose of Position:

The Student Assistant for New Student Onboarding & Transition Programs (SOTP) supports the planning, coordination, and execution of onboarding initiatives for incoming students, including Bearkat Kickoff (BKO). This role provides administrative, operational, and event support to ensure a welcoming and organized transition experience for new students.
Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with event preparation and coordination of Bearkat Kickoff and New Student Onboarding planning efforts
  • Provide front-facing office support, answering questions from students and families regarding the SHSU new student onboarding process (phone, Zoom, email, in-person)
  • Develop engaging digital content that can be shared across various online/social media platforms (website, videos, flyers, Instagram/Facebook, etc.)
  • Take photos and/or videos for Bearkat Kickoff and New Student Onboarding events/programs

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Familiarity with SHSU campus resources, services, and support systems
  • Extremely detail oriented and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills to support office communication efforts, including email correspondence
  • Expert with digital storytelling to run @shsubearkatsonboard (Bearkat Kickoff/Onboarding & Transition) social media platforms
  • Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Basic photo and/or video editing skills (CapCut, iMovie, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, etc.)

Other Requirements for the Position:

  • REQUIRED WITHOUT EXCEPTION: Must be available to work Bearkat Kickoff from August 13th– August 18th.
  • During the summer months: must be available to work at least Wednesday – Friday from 2 PM- 5 PM for summer Orientation sessions (flexibility around class schedule)
  • During the Fall/Spring semester: must be able to work 15-20 hours per week (flexibility around class schedule)

Open Date:

04/27/2026

Position Number:

9N9435

Contact Name & Title:

Tiffany Driver

Contact Phone:

936-294-3792

Contact Email:

tjdriver@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #:

Lowman Student Center, Suite 326

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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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

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.

Member The Texas State University System  

Company info
Website
Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
 Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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