Student Development Specialist II

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Development Specialist II, under direction, provides advanced professional skills in developing, planning, promoting, and implementing pre-professional school programs, activities, and services to support the student population. This position includes collaboration across departments, employers, and campus constituents to enhance pre-health and pre-law readiness initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or related specialty.
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills – interpersonal, written, and presentation.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and ability to work with and present data.
• Experience with complex databases and computer software programs.
• Proficiency in researching and utilizing online resources.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple, ongoing programs and services.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student affairs or related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Advises students in areas of pre-professional school programming supporting skills/techniques such as personal statement writing, professional school evaluation, networking, and interviewing.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative pre-professional school education and development programming.
• Supports Career Center mission by participating in programs and services including drop-in advising, committee work, regular team meetings, and center-wide events and initiatives.
• Utilizes digital technologies, including learning management system platforms, live-streaming, virtual career services, and online collaboration tools, to deliver career content broadly.
• Leads presentations highlighting services and special programs available through this position to constituent groups throughout campus and within the community.
• Develops large-scale programs and events (e.g., career fairs, resume remotes, tabling), and/or employer spotlights that address varied student career interests.
• Conducts outreach and workshops in collaboration with faculty and advisors to integrate pre-professional school skills into the academic environment.
• Meets regularly with advisors, faculty, and/or administration within the colleges/schools or program area to provide information about services and progress throughout the year.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with professional schools.
• Serves as Career Center representative at professional organizations and industry events.
• Collaborates with professional schools to ensure alignment between admissions requirements and student preparedness.
• Develops and maintains digital and print resources tailored to professional schools.
• Supports assessment and data collection processes to measure program effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Monitors and evaluates resources for effectiveness and efficiency to help determine necessary revisions.
• Participates in ongoing staff development and career services best practices.
• Participates in departmental meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• May train student employees related to the needs of the assigned academic disciplines and/or student population.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, ensuring accurate dissemination of program updates.

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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

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