Student Development Specialist III

Agency

Department

Who We Are
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.

What We Want

The Department of Student Activities is seeking a Student Development Specialist III who is passionate about supporting first year students as they transition to Texas A&M University. They will support the oversight, advising, and administration of student organizations and university programs in the Extended Orientation area. This position will advise and directly assist with the coordination of Fish Camp, one of the nation’s largest extended orientation programs for incoming freshmen. This position will also be responsible for the development and coordination of other Extended Orientation programs for incoming freshmen, transfer students, student athletes, and others.

What You Need To Know
Salary: $59,512/year

Professional Development: May be eligible for up to $3,200/year of departmental funding for professional development opportunities and conference attendance.

Cover Letter/Resumé: A cover letter and resumé are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Additional Details: Ability to work nights and periodic weekends as needed including some overnight travel for programs, conferences, and retreats. Attends meetings and conferences concerning students and with student groups at times beyond usual working hours.

Responsibilities

Student Organization Program Administration - Fish Camp

• Collaborate with SDS III and Program Manager on the administration of Fish Camp (program). Duties include, but are not limited to, developing effective policies and processes, logistics and operations oversight including budgeting, facilities, vendor relationships, contracts, student travel, technological resources, inventory management, and document review.

Student Organization Advising - Fish Camp

• Serve as a co-advisor of Fish Camp (student organization) directors, chairs, and counselors in duties including, but not limited to, risk management activities, training and advising for users of services including curriculum design, programming of events, project management, evaluation of effectiveness of programs, and significant direction and decision-making responsibility. Duties include advising students and participants in programs or events, and maintaining relationships with external partners, including former students, related to areas of responsibility. Advising may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, recruitment and retention, adherence to policies and procedures including judicial processes, and identifying fundraising resources.

Program Oversight - EO Programs

• Coordinate one of the EO programs and experiences for incoming students at level to be determined by the Department of Student Activities. Programs may include Venture Camps, Traditions Night, or other programs coordinated within the area. Duties include, but are not limited to, risk management activities, recruitment of student and staff volunteers, marketing to incoming students, management of the registration system, project management, evaluation of effectiveness of programs, and significant direction and decision-making responsibility.

Program Administration - EO Programs

• Coordinate and implement curriculum for one of the EO programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, developing the training materials for student and staff volunteers, coordinating program operations and logistics, and developing the curriculum for program participants.

Administration – EO

• Provide Support to Program Manager in the development and facilitation of EO Curriculum programming. Duties may include but are not limited to leadership development, training and development, and curriculum development. 

Supervision

• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, and occasional supervision of practicum students, student workers, and interns.

Other Duties

• Participate on university, division, and/or department committees and task forces.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years' relevant experience in student affairs work or related specialty area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

• Significant student group advising, leadership training, and experience in the specific area(s) described in this position description.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to provide support for events and EO programs to include carrying, lifting, and moving heavy objects; set-up/breakdown rooms; stand/walk for prolonged periods of time; interact with large groups and respond to needs of materials and equipment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.