Coordinator IV – DEPDC Training & Engagement Coordinator

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University invites applications for the Coordinator IV – DEPDC Training & Engagement Coordinator. This full-time, temporary role supports statewide professional development initiatives and DEPDC events across Texas.

Responsibilities include coordinating webinars, virtual trainings, regional events and academies; managing scheduling, registrations, attendance, and follow-up; providing on-site and online support; and collaborating with SHSU Online teams to advance engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of experience in training coordination, event planning, or related areas.
• Experience supporting virtual, hybrid, or statewide training initiatives strongly preferred.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees logistics for webinars, virtual trainings, academies, regional events, and statewide professional development initiatives.
• Supports DEPDC trainers before, during, and after training events; handles scheduling, registration, attendance, and follow-up.
• Provides operational support for virtual and hybrid training sessions (Zoom setup, monitoring, support, chat moderation, breakout rooms).
• Collaborates with DEPDC Senior Program Manager and SHSU Online teams on outreach and engagement efforts.

Skills

Event coordination

Training coordination

Virtual trainings

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Webinar tools

Event coordination software

Job description

Requisition:

202600215S

Title:

Coordinator IV – DEPDC Training & Engagement Coordinator

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/550174.pdf.

This is a full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 5/31/2027. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Occupational Category:

Professional

Department:

SHSU Online

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date:

07/21/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree education, communications, instructional technology, organizational leadership, business administration, higher education administration, or related field required. Four years of experience in training coordination, event planning, professional development support, instructional operations, webinar production, communications, project coordination, or related areas required. Experience supporting virtual, hybrid, or statewide training initiatives strongly preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory program work and supports the planning, coordination, delivery, and operational execution of professional development and statewide engagement activities for the Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC), a statewide initiative supported through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Works collaboratively with DEPDC trainers, instructional development staff, the DEPDC Senior Program Manager, and SHSU Online leadership to coordinate webinars, virtual trainings, regional events, conferences, academies, and statewide professional development initiatives supporting Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) providers across Texas.

This is a full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 5/31/2027. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversees logistics and operational support for webinars, virtual trainings, academies, regional events, and statewide professional development initiatives. Supports Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC) trainers and facilitators before, during, and after training events. Implements scheduling, participant communication, registration management, attendance tracking, and follow-up activities. Serves as operational support for virtual and hybrid training sessions, including Zoom meeting setup, session monitoring, participant support, chat moderation, troubleshooting coordination, breakout room management, and facilitation support. Ensures smooth delivery and professional execution of virtual training environments. Plans operational coordination of the annual Digital Literacy & Technology Integration Symposium and other statewide DEPDC events. Supports on‑site and virtual event operations as needed. Collaborates with the DEPDC Senior Program Manager and SHSU Online teams to support outreach and engagement efforts related to DEPDC initiatives. Assists with social media coordination, training announcements, promotional communications, website updates, and participant engagement activities. Ensures statewide providers are informed of upcoming training opportunities and events. Monitors participation, attendance, training activity data, and engagement metrics in support of grant reporting and operational assessment. Maintains training schedules, calendars, event records, and operational documentation. Prepares operational reports and statewide training summaries. Works collaboratively with instructional development teams, trainers, technical support personnel, communications staff, and statewide partners to ensure effective delivery of DEPDC training and engagement initiatives. Coordinates with the DEPDC Senior Program Manager to ensure continuity across statewide activities and operational workflows. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Requires strong organizational, communication, event coordination, and relationship- management skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent training initiatives and statewide events in fast-paced virtual and hybrid environments is essential. Experience with virtual meeting platforms, webinar tools, registration systems, event coordination software, and technology-enabled training environments preferred. The DEPDC initiative supports flexible and technology-enabled work environments. Periodic travel, conference support, regional events, and in‑person training activities may be required.

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time Temporary

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47935

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