Student Development Specialist III

Job Title

Student Development Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Life

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

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.

Learn more about our various program areas at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

What We Want

This role requires a student-centered professional with a strong foundation in higher education, student affairs, or a related field. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality while managing sensitive student information. They will possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, a high level of dependability, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

A collaborative approach, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for supporting the success and well-being of a large student population are essential for thriving in this role within Student Assistance Services at Texas A&M University.

What You Need To Know

Salary
Range : $59,512 - $62,000

Job Description Summary

The Student Development Specialist III is responsible for case management with individual students seeking services and support, communicating cases to office staff and departmental staff as needed and appropriate, monitoring cases for trends and taking suitable action, and connecting/networking Student Assistance Services to University Colleges, Departments, and Services. This position will provide support to the Critical Incident Response Team.

Responsibilities

Consultation and Support

• Engages in individual developmental and/or educational conversations with students. Appropriately refers to university and community resources and services. Meets, refers, and follows-up with students regarding general questions, concerns, and/or needs. Examples include, but are not limited to concerning behavior, relationship issues, student rules/grievances, absences, crisis/emergency situations and transition issues. Consults with faculty, staff, and parents on topics including, but not limited to concerning behavior, university/community resources, student rules, and absences.

Critical Incident Response Team Support

• Serves as a follow-up support for the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) members. Receives CIRT cases from on-call team members after immediate assistance is provided and performs the necessary follow-up services to assist students.

Area Operations

• Document student interactions using software and/or databases provided. Complete and document appropriate assessments of student needs and concerns. Coordinates assigned programming such as Silver Taps, Former Foster initiatives or Pocket Pantry program. Provides training and presentations for campus stakeholders.

University/Division/Department Duties

• Serves as a representative on Department, Division, and University committees and task forces, at events, and to department stakeholders as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Education & Experience:

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

• Three years' experience in student affairs work or related specialty area, with two years of experience in Student Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student…