Student Development Specialist II

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 tx.ag/StuActPositions. The Department of Student Activities is seeking a Student Development Specialist II who is passionate about supporting first year students as they transition to Texas A&M University. This position will advise and directly assist with the coordination of Aggie Transition Camps, one of the oldest extended orientation programs for incoming transfer students in the spring and fall semesters. The Student Development Specialist II will also advise student leaders in the Freshman Leadership Advisors Council. This position will also be responsible for the development and coordination of other Extended Orientation programs for incoming freshmen, transfer students, student athletes, and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of relevant experience in student affairs work or related specialty.
• 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.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education or related field.
• One or more years 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.

Responsibilities

• Student Organization Oversight - Aggie Transition Camps Oversight of Aggie Transitions Camp (ATC) programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, 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 administrative tasks as required by the group or department.
• Student Organization Advising - Aggie Transition Camps Serve as primary advisor for Aggie Transition Camps (ATC) directors, chairs, and counselors in duties including, but not limited to, risk management activities, training and advising for users of services including curriculum design, programming of events, project management, evaluation of effectiveness of programs, and significant direction and decision-making responsibility. Duties include advising students and participants in programs or events, and maintaining relationships with external partners, including former students, related to areas of responsibility. Advising may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, recruitment and retention, adherence to policies and procedures including judicial processes, and identifying development resources.
• Program Oversight - EO Programs Coordinate one of the EO programs and experiences for incoming students at level to be determined by the Department of Student Activities. Programs may include Venture Camps, Traditions Night, or other programs coordinated within the area. Duties include, but are not limited to, risk management activities, recruitment of student and staff volunteers, marketing to incoming students, management of the registration system, project management, evaluation of effectiveness of programs, and significant direction and decision-making responsibility.
• Program Administration - EO Programs Coordinate and implement curriculum for one of the EO programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, developing the training materials for student and staff volunteers, coordinating program operations and logistics, and developing the curriculum for program participants.
• Administration - EO Provide Support to Program Manager in the development and facilitation of EO Curriculum programming. Duties may include but are not limited to leadership development, training and development, and curriculum development.
• Student Organization Advising - Freshman Leadership Advisory Council (FLAC) Serve as primary advisor for Freshman Leadership Advisory Council directly advising directors and indirectly advising leadership of the 20+ Freshman Leadership Organizations in the areas of risk management activities, project management, evaluation of effectiveness of programs, and membership recruitment and selection. Duties include advising students and participants in programs or events, and maintaining relationships with external partners, including former students, related to areas of responsibility. Advising may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, recruitment and retention, adherence to policies and procedures including judicial processes, and identifying development resources.
• Other Participates on university, division, and/or department committees and task forces. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
• Automatic 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
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level