Student Development Specialist II

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Development Specialist II for Recognition works in Texas A&M University’s Department of Student Activities as part of the Student Organization Leadership and Development team. The position provides recognition support and coordinates awards for student organizations, including administering new-organization recognition and re-recognition processes, coordinating student recognition initiatives, and supporting leadership development. The role also provides educational resources related to organizational success, compliance, and risk management; advises assigned student organizations; and collaborates with campus partners to improve the student organization experience. Through recognition-focused support, the position helps foster a campus culture that values and celebrates student organization involvement, achievement, and excellence.

The position coordinates the Adair Awards program and supports planning, delivery, and assessment of the Student Leader Summit. It also participates in departmental, divisional, and university committees and initiatives, and may assist with special projects and other assigned duties. The role may require work at night, on periodic weekends, and outside standard business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of relevant experience in student affairs work or a related specialty area.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or a related field.
• One or more years of post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or an area described in the position description.
• Significant student group advising and leadership training experience, as well as experience in an area described in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the New Student Organization recognition process, including prospective organization intake, administrative review, review meetings, and consultations.
• Develop and deliver educational resources that promote organizational success, compliance, and proactive risk management.
• Serve as a resource for prospective student organizations throughout the recognition process.
• Administer the student organization re-recognition process, including reviewing eligibility, enrolling leaders in required educational courses, tracking completion, and facilitating organizational reactivation.
• Conduct re-recognition consultations with organization officers about university resources, recognition requirements, organizational management, and risk management expectations.
• Monitor and document re-recognition activity, maintain accurate records, and update organization statuses in university systems.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to provide consistent student organization services and improve recognition and support processes.
• Advise assigned recognized student organizations on organizational development, leadership transitions, strategic planning, goal setting, and policy compliance.
• Help student organizations navigate university processes and address organizational challenges, while promoting effective leadership and organizational sustainability.
• Coordinate the Adair Awards program, including applications, communications, nominations, and review logistics.
• Support assessment and continuous improvement of student recognition initiatives and promote opportunities that celebrate student and organizational achievement.
• Support the planning, implementation, and assessment of the Student Leader Summit.
• Develop and facilitate leadership development opportunities and collaborate with campus and departmental partners to enhance leadership learning.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and university committees and initiatives.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending account, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of paid holidays annually.
• 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 through Health and Wellness.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.
• Departmental professional development funding of up to $2,800 per year may be available.

What This Job Offers

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