Student Development Specialist II

Job Title

Student Development Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Conduct

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Student Conduct Office encourages the development and well-being of all students. This is accomplished by promoting reflection, fostering accountability, and educating students. The Student Conduct Office offers educational presentations and workshops, including the Ethics and Decision Making Workshop and the Hazing Education Workshop, in addition to responding to cases of alleged student rule violations and referring students to appropriate resources. Learn more about our various program areas at https://studentconduct.tamu.edu/

What We Want

In the Division of Student Affairs, our #1 resource is our staff, and we pride ourselves on the support we provide them. The Student Development Specialist II is responsible for assisting in the resolution of student conduct cases and other office initiatives, services and projects. Tasks include administering the student conduct code; serving as an investigator; assisting with office assessment; assisting with office presentations and trainings; and the creation, development, and implementation of educational workshops and sanctions. This position will also participate as a member of Offices of the Dean of Student Life task forces and committees as assigned.

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What you need to know

Salary range: $40,000 - $45,000 annually (Based on education and experience)

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One or more years of experience in student affairs work or related specialty with a bachelor's degree

• No experience required with a master's degree

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Related extra-curricular experience and/or student development experiences with Master’s degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to follow-through with administrative tasks in a timely manner

• Ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds

• Attention to detail

• Confidentiality

• Dependability

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Administration - Facilitate the resolution of student conduct cases and other office initiatives, services and projects. Tasks include reviewing reports for potential violations of the Student Conduct Code, meeting with students, witnesses, advisors and other supporters to resolve cases, and assigning appropriate educational sanctions. Serve as panel chair or student conduct administrator as needed.​

• Presentations and Workshops - Design, implement, and evaluate presentations and workshops to students, faculty, and staff in alignment with office mission. This may include Ethics & Decision Making workshops, Hazing Education Workshops, and other workshops implemented by the Student Conduct Office.​

• Assessment - Assist with office assessment. This includes developing outcomes that meet office, department, and university goals, developing and implementing assessment, interpreting and communicating findings and maintaining required documentation of assessment plan.​

• Training - Provide ongoing training relating to student conduct to staff, faculty and students. Serve as a resource to provide consultation to University departments, advisors, and student organizations relating to student conduct.​

• Stakeholders and Liaising - Assist in maintaining positive working relationships with office stakeholders, providing information when appropriate, responding promptly to appropriate requests for assistance, and maintaining a professional demeanor.​

• University/Division/Department Duties - Serve as representative on Department, Division and University committees and task forces, at events, and to department stakeholders as assigned. Attend and actively engage in Department and Division meetings, trainings, and functions.​

• Student Interaction - Engage in individual developmental and/or educational conversations with students. Appropriately refer to university and community resources and services. Oversight of students who have been assigned community service hours, which includes seeking community service projects, documentation, and communication with offices and staff.

• Content Knowledge - Stay current on trends in student conduct and new legislation, state laws, federal requirements, and national standards relating to student conduct. Work with supervisor to create and maintain professional development plan, this may including utilizing campus trainings and/or attending professional conferences directly affiliated with job responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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