Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs highly complex administrative program work for the Professional Golf Association (PGA)'s Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program. Plans, monitors and maintains the SHSU student internship program with professionals and employees all around the country.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Oversees the Professional Golf Association (PGA)'s PGA Golf Management Program. Responsible for all aspects of Sam Houston State University (SHSU) PGA Golf Management student internships. Maintains a list of current contacts for all businesses that meet internship criteria and are interested in hosting a PGM program intern. Conducts site evaluations for selection of student placements; evaluates site professionals to ensure assistance in the completion of specific work experience activities for program interns. Monitors evaluations of interns by site professionals and evaluations of working conditions and activities of site by interns during placement. Ensures proper documentation of internship sites, placements, and evaluations. Serves as program advisor to the PGM Student Association. Assists in the instruction of the Professional Development Seminar, and reviews PGA and PGM Work Experience Activity Portfolios through the PGA of America. Monitors all internship paperwork, including: Internship Agreement Forms, Internship Evaluation Forms, and Post Internship Meeting Forms. Assists in the instruction of seminars that prepare students for the completion of the PGA Educational Program. Develops and recommend program guidelines. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations and ensures they are followed. Travels to internship site locations to perform site checks, travels around Texas to participate in recruiting events, and assists in instruction of other PGA Golf Management specific courses. Performs other related duties as assigned.