Student Development Specialist II

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Development Specialist II for Recognition provides recognition support and coordinates awards for student organizations at Texas A&M University. As a member of Student Activities’ Student Organization Leadership and Development team, the role oversees programs celebrating organizational achievement, including new student organization recognition, student recognition and awards initiatives, and leadership development. The position also provides educational resources on organizational success and risk management, advises assigned student organizations, and collaborates with campus partners to enhance the student organization experience.

The position facilitates recognition and re-recognition processes, advises student leaders, coordinates the Adair Awards program, and supports the planning and assessment of the Student Leader Summit. It also participates in departmental, divisional, and university initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 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.
• Ability to work nights, periodic weekends, and outside standard business hours as needed.

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, leadership training, and experience in the areas described in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the New Student Organization recognition process, including prospective organization intake, administrative reviews, 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 student organization re-recognition, including reviewing eligibility, enrolling leaders in required educational courses, tracking completion, and facilitating organizational reactivation.
• Consult with student 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 deliver student organization services consistently and improve recognition and support processes.
• Advise assigned recognized student organizations on organizational development, leadership transitions, strategic planning, goal setting, and policy compliance.
• Help organizations navigate university processes and address organizational challenges; promote effective leadership and organizational sustainability.
• Coordinate the Adair Awards program, including award applications, communications, nominations, and review logistics.
• Support assessment and continuous improvement of student recognition initiatives and promote opportunities celebrating student and organization achievement.
• Support planning, implementation, and assessment of the Student Leader Summit.
• Develop and facilitate leadership development opportunities for student leaders, collaborating with campus and departmental partners.
• 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 accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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.
• 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 by Texas A&M.
• Access to Living Well, a program developed by Texas A&M employees for employees.
• May be eligible for up to $2,800 per year in departmental funding for professional development opportunities and conference attendance.

What This Job Offers

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