Student Development Specialist II

Student Life strives to enhance opportunities for students to participate fully in the University experience.  We do this by providing information, services, programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of self and community.  Each of the program areas within Student Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide education, outreach, and support to you.

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* 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.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* One or more years of experience in student affairs work or related specialty.
* 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
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Willingness to work as a part of a team

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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