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Title: Associate Director IV - Associate Director of Alternative Certification Program (full-time, temporary)
FLSA status: Exempt
Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 18. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category: Professional
Department: School of Teaching & Learning
Division: Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date: 09/30/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in related field. Master's degree preferred. Current Texas Teacher Certification. Six years' experience in a related field with five or more years of leadership experience in Texas public schools. Prefer instructional coaching experience across levels and disciplines and knowledge of Texas public schools. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position:
Manages and oversees the Alternative Certification Program and program students for the School of Teaching and Learning.
Primary Responsibilities:
Ensures compliance with Texas Education Agency and SBOE rules and regulations for initial teacher certification. Communicates with prospective students about admission requirements, program requirements, and expectations. Reviews, admits, and processes admission decisions to the Alternative Certification Program at Sam Houston State University. Develops and administers district and campus budgets with the business manager and university personnel based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks. Selects, trains, and works with Assistant Clinical Professors of Mentoring and Practice Coaches staff and helps identify and maintains consistency within the Alternative Certification Program. Supports Sam Houston State University teacher candidates and faculty in providing field-based opportunities with mentoring and coaching of candidates. Holds monthly meetings with Assistant Clinical Professors of Mentoring and Practice. Articulates the mission of the College of Education and School of Teaching and Learning to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission to produce globally minded educators. Demonstrates awareness of program needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques. 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).
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.
Full Time Part Time: Full Time
Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48792
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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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master's, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation's first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today's Top 50 in the U.S. for "commitment to civic engagement and global awareness," in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.