Assistant Director of Academic Recovery

Assistant Director of Academic Recovery

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition	202600306S
Title	Assistant Director of Academic Recovery
FLSA status	Exempt
Hiring Salary	This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category	Professional
Department	Academic Success Center
Division	Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date	10/02/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement	Bachelor’s degree in related field (Education, Higher Education, Psychology, Student Affairs, or similar). Eight years of experience in higher education, academic programming, student success initiatives, or related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position	Assists the Director of Academic Outreach and Recovery with strategic planning and oversight of the Academic Recovery program. Performs advanced complex managerial and instructional work providing strategic direction, guidance, and oversight in the design, assessment, and delivery of academic recovery courses and services.
Primary Responsibilities	Assists the Director in establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives for the Academic Recovery program. Directs program strategy and provides oversight for implementation of academic recovery courses (UNIV 2001, UNIV 3001) and related student support services. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and student learning outcomes. Establishes goals and objectives for program improvement and student engagement. Approves standards and priorities for achieving program goals. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to the academic recovery program and oversees compliance. Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve program operations and student outcomes. Directs evaluation of program activities and staff performance. Works with the Director to develop and approve budget expenditures. Evaluates the work of professional and student staff and provides performance feedback. Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies related to program outcomes and effectiveness. Guides programs focusing on continuous process improvement. Reviews reports and studies and recommends actions based on findings. Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with academic departments, the Registrar’s office, advising services, and other campus units at the leadership level. Represents the Academic Recovery program to senior institutional leadership and at business meetings and campus events. Participates in hiring, evaluation, and termination decisions regarding program staff in collaboration with the Director. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications	Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to manage business functions. Represents the department to the public and key stakeholders. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time Part Time	Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink	https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48825

EEO Statement

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
2. If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.

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3. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

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4. * Please elaborate on your past managerial or supervisory experience.

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5. * Describe your experience with curriculum design and assessment in academic support, foundational, or developmental education contexts. What assessment methods have you used, and how have you used data to drive instructional improvements?

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