Student Development Specialist III

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

4d • $59,512 - $62,000

About The Position

The Student Development Specialist III works in Student Assistance Services at Texas A&M University, providing case management and support to individual students seeking assistance. The role communicates cases to office and departmental staff as appropriate, monitors cases for trends, connects Student Assistance Services with university colleges, departments, and services, and supports the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The position engages students in developmental and educational conversations, connects them with university and community resources, and follows up on concerns and needs. It also consults with faculty, staff, and parents; documents student interactions and assessments; coordinates assigned programming; and provides training and presentations for campus stakeholders. The specialist represents the department, division, and university on committees, task forces, and at events as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in student affairs work or a related specialty area, including two years of experience in Student Affairs.
• Attention to detail.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team to aid students.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience with case management in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Engage in individual developmental and/or educational conversations with students.
• Refer students to appropriate university and community resources and services.
• Meet with and follow up with students regarding questions, concerns, or needs, including concerning behavior, relationship issues, student rules or grievances, absences, crisis or emergency situations, and transitions.
• Consult with faculty, staff, and parents about concerning behavior, university and community resources, student rules, and absences.
• Provide follow-up support for Critical Incident Response Team members by receiving cases after immediate assistance and carrying out necessary follow-up services for students.
• Document student interactions using provided software and/or databases.
• Complete and document appropriate assessments of student needs and concerns.
• Coordinate assigned programming, such as Silver Taps, Former Foster initiatives, or the Pocket Pantry program.
• Provide training and presentations for campus stakeholders.
• Represent the department, division, and university on committees and task forces, at events, and with department stakeholders as assigned.
• 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 for health and wellness.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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