Student Development Specialist III

Job Title

Student Development Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Activities

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,833.34 monthly

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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Department of Student Activities fosters and supports leadership, learning, and involvement opportunities that enhance the growth and development of students and recognized student organizations. As members of the university community, we are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good, and we subscribe to the Texas A&M core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

To learn more, please visit https://studentactivities.tamu.edu/ . Clarification about our position titles can be found at http://tx.ag/Positions .

What we want
We are excited to announce this opportunity to join the Department of Student Activities as our Student Development Specialist III on the Campus Engagement and Traditions Team! Campus Engagement and Traditions (CET) is a unit within the Department of Student Activities that plays host to both the Student Government Association (SGA) and Class Councils. Our team is energetic, fast-paced, student-focused, and compassionate. The Student Development Specialist III is a dynamic role that works heavily with students on their development and leadership capabilities, in addition to high-profile campus programming. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to be a primary and secondary advisor a variety of the 20+ organizations within SGA and Class Councils. As an advisor to these organizations, you will be responsible for the planning, advising, and implementing of major campus traditions, programs, events, and conferences. Outside of student advising and programming, this position would have the opportunity to work with areas and projects like the following: facilities management, assessment, student organization marketing, advisor development, traditions enrichment, leadership training, curriculum development, etc. The ideal candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to all perspectives and talents as stated above.

What you need to know
Salary: $46,000/year

Professional Development: $3,200/year budget for professional development opportunities and conference attendance

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

Position Details: Employee will supervise (1) Student Assistant. General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students. Attends meetings and conferences concerning students and with student groups at times beyond usual working hours. Requires some evening and weekend work. Commitment to university’s and department’s core values. Ability to work nights and periodic weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

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

• Three years’ experience in student affairs work or related specialty area, with two years of experience in Student Affairs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education or related field

• Two or more years as a Student Development Specialist II or other post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description

• Significant student group advising, leadership training, and experience in the specific area(s) described in this position description

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Advising – Class Councils and Student Government Association - Provides direct and indirect advising support to multiple sponsored-level and recognized organizations within the Student Government Association and Class Councils. Provides administrative support to a student group which may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development for students and advisors, risk management activities, programming and logistics for events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, adherence to policies and procedures including judicial processes, financial oversight including budgeting, marketing and communication for various constituent groups, vendor and donor relationships, student travel, technological resources, inventory management, document review, and other tasks as required by the group or department.

• Area Operations - CET - Responsible for operational aspects within the Campus Engagement & Traditions team. Duties may include, but are not limited to facilities/suite and inventory management, supporting team-wide assessment and strategic planning efforts for the area, and serving in a support/backup position for the CET Student Affairs Coordinator. Potential responsibility of program assessment, facilitation of SGA advisor/student leader trainings, curriculum development of the Leadership Academy program for CET student leaders, serving as support staff for CET programs, and stakeholder outreach.

• Program Administration & Oversight – Marketing & Development - Oversees branding and marketing efforts to internal and external stakeholders for organizations and area. Works in coordination with departmental marketing and development efforts. Cultivates vendor relationships within the Student Government Association to support organizational endowment growth efforts. Serves as the liaison to the SGA Former Student Network.

• Supervision - Directly supervises graduate student(s), and/or student assistants, practicum students, and interns.

• Other Duties - Participate on university, division, and/or department committees and task forces. 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.