Garrett Center Administrative Coordinator I (full-time, temporary)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX seeks a Garrett Center Administrative Coordinator I (full-time, temporary) to provide administrative support for a multi-year grant, coordinating with the Garrett Center director and project coordinators to assist students with disabilities transitioning to college and employment.

This grant-funded role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of admin experience; it includes daily records, reports, budgeting coordination with COE, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Two years of relevant administrative experience or experience in a related field.
• Experience in K-12 or Higher Education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Garrett Center director to manage daily operations, including communications via website, email, and social media.
• Recommends, coordinates, and implements internal policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Maintains records, analyzes data, and prepares reports and correspondence.
• Plans, coordinates, and supports SHSU and COE events; monitors project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Data handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Requisition

202600296S

Title

Garrett Center Administrative Coordinator I (full-time, temporary)

FLSA status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 08. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category

Technical/Para-Professional

Department

Office of the Dean - College of Education

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date

09/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Two years of relevant administrative experience or experience in a related field. Experience in K-12 or Higher Education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs administrative support for a multi-year grant and works collaboratively with the Garrett Center director and project coordinators to support individuals with disabilities transitioning to college and employment.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, temporary, grant-funded position. The grant is expected to end on or before 09/30/2028, and the continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinates with the Garrett Center director to manage daily operations, including maintaining current communications via the website, email, and social media. Recommends, coordinates, and implements internal policies, procedures, and workflows related to the Garrett Center and College of Education (COE). Attends meetings, takes and distributes notes. Maintains comprehensive records, analyzes data, and ensures the secure storage of confidential materials. Prepares, reviews, revises, and distributes reports, documents, and correspondence. Monitors project timelines and identifies potential risks to productivity. Conducts research for preparation and dissemination of information. Develops, coordinates, and implements assigned processes. Plans, coordinates, and supports SHSU and community events. Coordinates with COE travel coordinator to manage travel. Works with COE Grant Coordinator to monitor budgets and accounts and coordinate expenditures. Serves as liaison and maintains contact with other university departments, faculty, staff, and community members to provide an overview of services and resources. Provides daily organizational and administrative support duties for the Garrett Center, and other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

A thorough knowledge of office systems and the ability to solve operational issues. Willingness and ability to learn detailed knowledge of and implement SHSU and COE infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Ability to operate with a high level of accuracy and perform work of considerable complexity. Ability to identify and incorporate continuous changes in policies and procedures to ensure university and department compliance. Ability to be self-motivated and work independently. Communicate effectively with the Garrett Center director, faculty, staff, and administrative staff on and off campus. Position requires 5-10% of travel.

Full Time Part Time

Full Time Temporary

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48736

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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