Student Development Specialist III

Job Title

Student Development Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Activities

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,959.34 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Clarification about our position titles can be found /Stu Act Positions .

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…