Student Employee-Academic Success Center-Recovery Coach

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University seeks a Recovery Coach for the Academic Success Center. The student employee will provide structured learning support to help peers achieve academic recovery and engage with campus resources.

The role requires current SHSU enrollment (sophomore to graduate levels), strong communication skills, and availability for up to 15 weeks with some evenings/weekends. Position is in-person at the Newton Gresham Library, Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at SHSU with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Demonstrate growth mindset and willingness to learn, execute and assess student academic needs.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals.
• Ability to receive feedback from supervisor and colleagues and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching with undergraduate students seeking to improve GPA.
• Assess needs to promote action-oriented strategies for student-clients.
• Provide summary reports and make referrals to campus resources as needed.
• Represent and support Academic Success Center initiatives (e.g., orientations, Welcome Week, classroom visits).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Self-starter

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Currently enrolled at SHSU

Tools

Office 365

Zoom

Blackboard

Job description

Requisition:202600266ST

Title:Student Employee-Academic Success Center-Recovery Coach

Employee Class:Student Employee

College Work Study Position:Yes

Department:Academic Success Center

Division:Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:5-17

Hiring Rate:$10 per hour

Preferred Student Classification:Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Grad Student

Nature & Purpose of Position: The Recovery Coach performs duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the Coordinator of Coaching in the Academic Success Center. The Recovery Coach will provide structured learning support and techniques to aid SHSU students in their learning process as they work towards Academic Recovery. This position will work independently and in team settings to promote academic success, student engagement, personal development, and meaningful connections with SHSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one coaching with undergraduate students who seek to improve their academic GPA.
• Assess situational and academic needs to promote and provide action-oriented strategies for student-clients.
• Provide summary reports, and make referrals where needed to guide students in seeking appropriate campus support.
• Represent and support logistics of the Academic Success Center for initiatives including, but not limited to, Student Learning Orientations, Welcome Week, Classroom Visits, etc.

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs additional job-related duties and responsibilities as requested.

Work Hours, Environment:

• In-person at the Academic Success Center in the Newton Gresham Library
• Maximum: 17 hours per week
• Some weekend and evening hours may be required.

Experiential Learning: After an appropriate initial training period, the Recovery Coach will develop their skills through experiential learning, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities conducted.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.
• Ability to communicate orally, both in person, by telephone, and virtually/online.
• Ability to travel to meetings.
• Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to students and staff.
• Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others.
• Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant.
• Ability to communicate via computer email.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Position will begin in Fall 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

This position is very high in student contact and requires an individual who demonstrates the following:

• Currently enrolled at SHSU. Classification: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctorate.
• -2.0 GPA
• Demonstrate growth mindset with the willingness to learn, execute and assess student academic needs.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and an ability to work effectively and collaboratively, especially with individuals from varying backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to receive feedback from supervisor and colleagues.
• Effective time management & self-starter qualities.
• Willingness to commit to 15 weeks of fixed, consistent hours within the semester.
• Computer Skills (familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom and Blackboard)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA
• Interest in pursuing a career in education.
• Additionally, applicants should have completed a FAFSA for the current academic term and will be reviewed for work study eligibility (preferred).
• Knowledge of learning pedagogies
• Bilingual skills

Open Date:07/24/2026

Contact Name & Title:John Garza, Academic Recovery Coordinator

Contact Phone:[phone]

Contact Email:[e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #:Academic Success Center - Newton Gresham Library 208

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.