Texas A&M University · 5 hours ago
Student Development Specialist II
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expTexas A&M University is dedicated to enhancing student experiences through its Student Life department. They are seeking a Student Development Specialist II to oversee student organizations, manage programs for new students and their families, and support student transition and retention efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary advisor to the Aggie Parent & Family Ambassador (APFA) student organization and provides support for the day-to-day functioning of the organization
Responsibilities include supporting the recruitment of new student leaders, attending weekly meetings, maintaining student organization records, and assisting with the monitoring of fiscal activities
Serves as the supervisor to the Lead Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors, including the selection, training, and supervision of these student employees
During the summer, serves as the supervisor for the New Student Conferences en Español Student Interpreter team and provides secondary advising support to the Aggie Orientation Leader student organization
Provides support and resources to the families of undergraduate students from orientation through graduation
Assists with programmatic support for New Student Conferences, Family Weekend, and other orientation, transition, and retention initiatives grounded in student development theory; specifically related to parents and family members
Oversee the coordination of the Parents of the Year Program, including communication and engagement efforts with current and former Parents of the Year
Supports the exploration and coordination of parent and family programming initiatives informed by benchmarking and best practices
Assists with the development and implementation of office-wide programs such as Howdy Week and other orientation, transition, and retention initiatives
Assists with components of the Parent and Family Communication Plan, including creating and designing content for the Aggie Parent & Family Connection in alignment with Texas A&M Brand Standards
Serves on University, Division of Student Affairs, and Department committees and task forces, as assigned
Maintains an active role in professional associations and organizations related to Parent and Family Programs and orientation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
One or more years of experience in student affairs work or related specialty
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to work as a part of a team
Preferred
Master's degree in Student Affairs or other related field
Related experience in Student Affairs or other related field
Knowledge of the transitional needs and experiences of students and their family members
Experience with student organization advising
Experience with large-scale program planning and development
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
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Company
Texas A&M University
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