Texas A&M University
education
StudentDevelopmentSpecialistII
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“Student Development Specialist II at Texas A&M University. Skills: Student development initiatives, Student engagement, Leadership growth, Holistic wellbeing, Academic persistence, Educational programming, Coaching, Experiential learning, Collaborative engagement, Personal development, Interpersonal development, Professional development, Student competency development, Program development, Program facilitation, Program assessment. Develops, facilitates, and evaluates student development initiati”
What You'll Achieve.
Student success; Student engagement; Leadership growth; Holistic wellbeing; Academic persistence; Student learning; Program effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Travel and work outside of normal business hours/weekends required., 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty
What You'll Do.
and evaluates student development initiatives that support engagement
Designs and implements educational and co-curricular experiences that strengthen self-awareness
interpersonal effectiveness
and engagement in the university experience.
Facilitates workshops
coaching conversations
experiential learning opportunities
and engagement initiatives.
Creates supportive environments that encourage meaningful student interaction
and community engagement.
Assists students in navigating university resources and support services.
Interprets and communicates university
and program policies and procedures.
Provides individualized coaching
and developmental support to students.
Advises students in areas including leadership development
and interpersonal effectiveness.
Facilitates opportunities that strengthen emotional intelligence
leadership competencies
and personal development.
Assists students in identifying strengths
addressing challenges
and connecting developmental experiences to academic
and post-graduation success.
Supports student leaders
and student organizations through developmental guidance and engagement opportunities.
Collaborates with departmental staff and campus partners to develop
and developmental initiatives.
Assists with program facilitation
participation tracking
and engagement efforts.
Supports implementation of leadership initiatives
and experiential learning opportunities.
Develops learning outcomes
reflection activities
and educational materials that support student learning and engagement.
Assists with program promotion and coordination of developmental experiences.
Develops and implements assessment tools and evaluation strategies to measure student learning
and program effectiveness.
and applies qualitative and quantitative data to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
Assists with departmental assessment
and documentation efforts.
Monitors assigned budgets
and resource utilization for programs and services.
Maintains accurate records
assessment documentation
and program materials.
Attends and presents at local
and national conferences and contributes to professional associations to enhance the department and Division of Student Affairs’ visibility and influence within the profession.
Maintains current knowledge of student development theory
student engagement practices
and higher education trends.
Assists with operational and administrative processes related to programs
Supports departmental operations
and program coordination efforts.
Fosters collaborative relationships with academic and student affairs departments
and community partners.
Serves on university-wide
and collaborative committees and working groups.
Represents the department in collaborative initiatives that support student engagement and success.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with departmental staff and campus partners to develop, implement, facilitate, and assess programs, services, and developmental initiatives.; Fosters collaborative relationships with academic and student affairs departments, faculty, staff, former students, and community partners.; Serves on university-wide, divisional, departmental, and collaborative committees and working groups.; Represents the department in collaborative initiatives that support student engagement and success.
Communication Scope
Interprets and communicates university, departmental, and program policies and procedures.; Communication
Full Job Description
**Job Title** Student Development Specialist II **Agency** Texas A&M University **Department** Multicultural Services Department **Proposed Minimum Salary** $4,312.50 monthly **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** _**Who We Are**_ The Department of Multicultural Services (DMS) contributes to social integration efforts that foster authentic and meaningful connections to campus and engaging learning environments for students to thrive as members of the Aggie family. Our work directly aligns with the overarching goals of the Division of Student Affairs. The educational benefits of varied learning environments include civic learning, engagement, and preparation, to live in complex global settings. To learn more about our department please visit [website](https://dms.tamu.edu/)[.](https://dms.tamu.edu/) _**What We Want**_ The Student Development Specialist II develops, coordinates, and facilitates student development initiatives that support student engagement, leadership growth, holistic wellbeing, and academic persistence. Through educational programming, coaching, experiential learning, and collaborative engagement opportunities, the position provides students’ personal, interpersonal, and professional development contributing to a supportive and connected campus experience. _**What You Need To Know**_ **Salary:** $51,750/annually. **Cover Letter/Resume:** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. **Other Details:** Travel and work outside of normal business hours/weekends required. **Responsibilities** **Student Connection & Engagement** * Develops, facilitates, and evaluates student development initiatives that support engagement, leadership growth, holistic wellbeing, and student success. * Designs and implements educational and co-curricular experiences that strengthen self-awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, leaders
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