Student Development Specialist III

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

16h

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 Student Developmental Specialist III for Education & Outreach is responsible for supporting the oversight, advising, and administration of programs and services for recognized student organizations at Texas A&M University as a member of Student Activities in the Student Organization Leadership and Development (SOLAD) team. This position coordinates proactive student organization education and risk management programs, guides area outreach and communication efforts, facilitates training and presentation development and implementation for the student organization community, and provides oversight and expertise to area instructional design efforts. In addition, this position supports SOLAD administrative review processes in event planning, student organization recognition, organization accountability, and other area services, supervises a graduate assistant, and serves as an advisor for a department-assigned recognized student organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years’ relevant experience in student affairs work or related specialty area.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Significant student group advising; support and delivery of trainings and workshops for students, staff, and faculty; familiarity with web-based training software and Learning Management Systems (LMS); and experience in the specific area(s) and duties described in the position description.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
• Two or more years post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description.

Responsibilities

• Program Administration – Organization Education Supports the strategic planning and coordination of student organization education through the development and implementation of programs, activities, and resources for student organization leaders and advisors. Evaluate existing programs to ensure they are up-to-date and effective, and implement revisions and updates as needed. Coordinate efforts to enhance and expand educational offerings based upon assessment and evaluation of the changing needs of the student organization community as well as researched best practices and internal and external support mechanisms.
• Program Administration – Organization Outreach Coordinate outreach strategies for the student organization community to build positive connections between SOLAD and its constituents and to facilitate increased communication and collaboration between organization leaders and advisors. Utilize feedback gathered through outreach and assessment to inform the revision of SOLAD policies and practices and the development of additional programs and resources for organization support. Oversee area efforts to engage in proactive staff outreach through direct and individualized student organization contact and consultation. Facilitate marketing and promotion of SOLAD programs and resources and the development of SOLAD newsletters and online resources.
• Program Administration – Organization Training Programs Coordinate training programs and events for student organization leaders, advisors, and stakeholders across campus. Facilitate the annual Advisor Summit training and networking program, presentations and consultations for organizations and campus constituents, virtual learning opportunities for student leaders and advisors, and other similar programming. Explore future opportunities for enhanced in-person training programs to guide further growth and expand options for the student organization community.
• Advising – Recognized Student Organization Serve as an advisor for a department-assigned recognized student organization. Advise the organization in leadership development, risk management, financial oversight, event programming and logistics, marketing and communications, and other facilitative practices as required by the group or department.
• Program Support – Instructional Design Facilitate the development, management, evaluation, and enhancement of student organization community learning design processes for delivering high-quality online instruction that aligns with industry best practices and incorporates program outcomes. Continuously evaluate and enhance accessibility of educational materials. Coordinate the integration of online instructional offerings across various technological platforms, learning management systems, and internal sites.
• Program Support - SOLAD Support the SOLAD team in administrative reviews of student organization Event Forms, student organization recognition meetings, organization accountability consultations, and other area projects. Field phone calls, walk-ins, and drop-in meetings in support of student organization and student leadership and advising needs.
• Supervision Co-facilitate the hiring, training, supervision, and oversight of a graduate assistant. As able, support the selection and supervision of graduate assistants, practicum students, and interns for the SOLAD area.
• Committee Representation Represent the SOLAD team and the Department of Student Activities on departmental, divisional, and university committees.
• 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