Student Development Specialist I

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

21h•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 role assists students in exploring career interests, educational goals, and career readiness opportunities through individual consultations and group programming. The specialist develops and delivers workshops, presentations, and educational programs on student success, leadership development, career readiness, and related topics. Additionally, they assist with the coordination and promotion of programs that support student success, career exploration, and professional development, and help develop and maintain collaborative relationships with campus departments and community organizations to support student development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
No experience required.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Oral and written communication skills.
Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

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.
Assists students in exploring career interests, educational goals, and career readiness opportunities through individual consultations and group programming.
Develops and delivers workshops, presentations, and educational programs on student success, leadership development, career readiness, and related topics.
Assists with the coordination and promotion of programs that support student success, career exploration, and professional development.
Assists in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with campus departments and community organizations to support student development opportunities.