Associate Director V - Associate Director of Operations Undergraduate Student Success Job Huntsville area,Texas USA,Management

Position: Associate Director V - Associate Director of Operations for Undergraduate Student Success
Requisition :

Title:

Associate Director V - Associate Director of Operations for Undergraduate Student Success

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 21. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuit

Occupational Category:

Professional

Department:

Academic Success Center

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date:

10/07/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Nine years of experience in a related field. A combination of some education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of a department with the oversight of the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Student Success. Performs highly advanced and complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning in the Academic Success Center.

Primary Responsibilities:

Directs the administrative and operational activities for the Academic Success Center on behalf of the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Student Success. Establishes the strategic plan and goals and objectives. Oversees and develops the student staff hiring process, including the hiring and training of hundreds of student employees, and supervises a coordinator and a specialist position. Monitors institutional and grant budgets to ensure accurate and efficient fiscal management, oversees budget change requests, manages P-Card purchases and associated expenditures, and trains directors on proper time approval procedures and budget processes.

Creates electronic personnel action forms (EPAFs) and processes payroll documentation for student workers, including the College Work Study program. Oversees event planning and coordination led by the specialist position, ensures workload compliance across the office, and manages departmental supply inventory. Serves as the primary coordinator for International Faculty/Staff matters, including employment authorization documentation, international EPAFs, and international travel documentation. Works with contracted attorneys on necessary paperwork, coordinates payments and required documentation with departments, and serves as the designated signature authority for filing paperwork.

Manages the full scope of administrative operations for the office of the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Student Success and provides administrative support to Academic Success Center Directors as needed. Exercises independent decision-making authority as delegated by the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Student Success. Enforces department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to manage business functions.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

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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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