Student Development Specialist I

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

11d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Development Specialist I, under direction, provides professional and supervisory assistance for the advisement, coordination and organization of student developmental programs, activities, and/or services. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Education – Bachelor's degree
• Experience – No experience required
• Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Social media or marketing.
• Video content creation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the advising of a variety of student groups/organizations.
• Counsels and advises students on personal and educational matters.
• Acts as a referral resource for students.
• Helps to guide students in planning and scheduling social and budgetary procedures.
• Prepares informational and educational publications.
• Assists in maintenance of pertinent student and administrative records.
• Coordinates and assists in planning in-service training programs.
• Issues memoranda and prepares administrative reports.
• Works with the Vice President of Student Engagement on identifying and supporting needs of transfer and returning students
• Coordinates, plans, and implements activities as a means of increasing student involvement
• Supports success of transfer and returning students by promoting wellness services provided by the Student Engagement Division offices
• Helps generate new ideas and implement ways to use digital communications to engage students including social media posts, blogs, videos, and podcasts etc.
• Assists in developing and executing marketing campaigns to strengthen our branding and increase engagement among students
• Create a network with community colleges to educate future students about TAMIU and its many support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees