Student Assistant- Institute for Homeland Security – Mass Communication Student Worker

Posting Information Requisition 202600001ST Title Student Assistant- Institute for Homeland Security – Mass Communication Student Worker Employee Class Student Assistant College Work Study Position No Department Homeland Security Institute Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 6 Hiring Rate $13 Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position The Institute for Homeland Security in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University seeks a dedicated student worker to assist communication production, marketing and promotion. A particular focus is Structurally Sound, a weekly podcast produced alongside the Mass Communication Department. The show focuses on interviews, trends, patterns and emerging risks and opportunities regarding critical infrastructure. Past topics have included strategic concerns regarding UAVs, sovereign artificial intelligence, freight fraud and quantum computing threats to cybersecurity. It is currently pre-recorded and audio-only, but we’re exploring options to expand into video and/or radio broadcasting. This is an excellent part-time opportunity for journalism, public relations and broadcast production students to expand their professional portfolios and distinguish their education with prominent inter-disciplinary collaboration and learning. Other Requirements for the Position Key job responsibilities include promoting the show and IHS events on LinkedIn, co-hosting podcast episodes, audio production and editing, and occasional audio/video production assistance for occasional recorded and live events. Required Credentials: Mass Communication major with junior or senior standing Journalism, Public Relations and/or Broadcast Production students preferred Familiarity with social media and LinkedIn Familiarity with Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere and/or the KSHU-FM radio booth Open Date 01/07/2026 Position Number Contact Information Contact Name & Title Dr. Marcus Funk, Associate Professor of Mass Communication and the Communications Director for the Institute for Homeland Security Contact Phone 936.294.3553 Contact Email mfunk@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary 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