Student Employee-Veterans & Military-Connected Center

Student Employee

College Work Study Position No

Division Division of Student Affairs

7.25 – 10.00

The Navigator serves as a front-line representative of the Veterans and Military-Connected Center ( VMCC ) at Sam Houston State University. This position is designed to assist military-connected students, including veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and dependents, by guiding them through campus resources and other university services. Navigators provide peer-to-peer support, ensure a welcoming environment within the center, and help facilitate student success through outreach, engagement, and administrative assistance.

The purpose of this role is to enhance the overall experience of military-connected students by connecting them to academic, personal, and professional resources that support their needs. Navigators play a crucial role in fostering community, enhancing student retention, and bridging the gap between the VMCC and the broader SHSU community.

Some work may occur occasionally during nights and on weekends.

• Handling general office tasks and procedures
• Supporting event setup and breakdown
• Performing public presentations to peers, staff members, and guests.
• Must be currently using VA Educational Benefits at Sam Houston State University.
• Must be able to work at least 15 hours a week and have at least one 1-hour availability block between Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA or higher and be in good standing with the university.
• Be able to work an entire academic year (including the Summer Term) while maintaining sufficient enrollment for Work-Study status
• Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours, or be considered ¾ time, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours per Summer Term, or 6 credit hours for a 10-week session

Pay rate: $10.00/hour (College Work Study if applicable) and $7.25/hour (VA Work Study).

Must complete the VA Work Study Application found at:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently using any VA educational benefits? Examples of VA educational benefits are the following:
  
  CH.30 (Montgomery GI Bill), CH.31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment), CH.33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill®), CH.35 (Dependent Education Assistance), CH.1606 (Montgomery GI Bill for Reservists), etc.
  
  VA benefits do not include the Hazlewood Act Exemption.
  • Yes
  • No
• How many years of customer service experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years but less than 8 years
  • More than 8 years
• Are you willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please describe your experience tabling, public speaking, and/or giving presentations?

  (Open Ended Question)