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• Faculty positions are posted for 10 business days.
• Exempt Staff positions are posted for 10 calendar days
• Non-Exempt Staff for 5 calendar days.

Positions may be posted longer based on the needs of the hiring department.

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If seven or fewer applicants are chosen for an interview, a qualified veteran’s preference applicant from the pool must be interviewed. If more than seven are interviewed, 20% of the number interviewed that are qualified veteran’s preference applicants must be interviewed. 

We also encourage veteran applicants and employees to use our campus Veteran & Military-Connected Center.

Sam Houston State University is committed to the safety of our university community. Each year, SHSU releases an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report to provide information about local crime statistics, safety policies, and the preventative measures in place to protect our faculty, staff, and students. You can view the report online, download a copy of it, or request a hard copy from the University Police Department. The non-emergency phone number for the University Police Department is 936.294.1800.

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Benefits-eligible staff, with an FTE greater than or equal to .5, are eligible for paid holidays. Academic year faculty/academic staff, temporary employees (including students), and part-time employees who work irregular schedules are not eligible for paid holidays. Those not eligible should refer to the academic calendar for holidays.

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Academic Calendar

*During skeleton crew days, administrative and other offices noted in policy HR-08 remain operational with limited staff.

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Medical Coverage

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) is the administrator for Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) which provides health and other optional coverage to insurance eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees can choose to enroll in either HealthSelect of Texas or Consumer Directed HealthSelect Plan.

Dental Coverage 

Employees can choose to enroll in one of two dental plans. State of Texas Dental Choice Plan is a preferred provider organization dental insurance plan or DeltaCare USA dental HMO, which is a dental health maintenance organization dental insurance plan.

Vision Coverage 

Employees can choose to enroll in the State of Texas Vision. For a set copay amount, the plan offers and eye exam, contact lens fitting, and an allowance for the cost of eyeglasses or contact lenses and discounts for LASIK.

Long-Term Disability 

Long-term disability provides 60% of the employee’s monthly salary with benefits payable until the employee returns to work or until employee reaches Maximum Benefit Period (based on the age disabled) or based on the condition causing disability. Must complete the 180-day waiting period or use all available sick leave (including extended sick leave, donated sick leave and sick leave pool), whichever is longest.

Short-Term Disability

Short-term disability provides 66% of the employee’s monthly salary with benefits payable for a period of up to five months (a maximum of 150 days) after completion of a 30-day waiting period or use all available sick leave (including extended sick leave, donated sick leave and sick leave pool), whichever is longest.

Life Insurance (AD&D) 

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) provides additional financial support if employee or eligible dependent has an accidental injury or death. Amount chosen can be in increments of $5,000 starting at $10,000 up to $200,000.

Optional Life Insurance

Optional Term Optional Term Life Insurance provides additional coverage, including AD&D coverage, up to four times your annual salary (Election 1, 2, 3 or 4). Maximum coverage is $400,000.

Dependent Term Life Insurance

Dependent Term Life insurance provides the employee to have $5,000 life insurance, including AD&D for eligible dependents. 

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP services are available to faculty and staff employees and employees’ immediate families to help resolve issues related to family, mental health, finances, legal concerns, and alcohol and drug problems. The EAP provides counseling and support for all types of life concerns.

Elevate Program

Elevate is the SHSU Healthy Campus initiative to prioritize the health and wellness of students, faculty and staff.

Paid Time Off

Benefits eligible employees may be granted paid time off for wellness activities, vacation, illness, injury, and pregnancy.

Fitness Center

The Department of Recreational Sports and Activities offers a wide variety of recreational programming and provides facilities for students, faculty and staff.

Mother's Rooms

Mother’s Rooms are available across campus, providing a private place to nurse, pump, bottle feed, and change a diaper. Nursing mothers will need to contact the department or area monitoring the room for access. If you are unsure of who to contact, ask us!

Linkedin Learning

As an employee, you have access to the Linkedin Learning library that contains wellness related video courses. Once logged in with your SHSU credentials, you can connect your Linkedin profile.

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TRS - Teacher's Retirement Plan

ORP – Optional Retirement Plan

Longevity Pay

Tuition Assistance Program

Linkedin Learning

The Learning Academies

Trainings & Conferences

Library

Organizations

Employees can participate in the Faculty Senate or Staff Council depending on their position type. These organizations are motivated to enhance work culture and discuss relevant issues.

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Employee Resource Groups

Sam Houston State University will allow for the formation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) by current employees to network and promote awareness, and respect at the University.

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