Student Development Specialist II

Position Information

Hiring Department: Educational Talent Services

Reports To: Director of Educational Talent Services

Job Location: El Paso, Texas

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 1/14/2026.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt.

Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

This position is Grant Funded and subject to availability of funds.

Under general supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, responsible for understanding and interpreting the needs of students to faculty and administration officials, and interpreting and formulating institutional rules in specific advisory areas.

• Plans, develops, implements and coordinates student development programs and activities.
• Organize and conduct 1:1 and group advising sessions, workshops, and meetings on a regular basis (weekly and monthly) with participants at the target middle and high schools.
• Monitor student participation and ensure program goals and objectives are being met using formative and summative evaluations and processes.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive and accurate records and documentation regarding participant contacts and progress, program activities and meet designated deadlines.
• Compile and analyze data, prepare/submit reports in a timely manner to Director, and assist with all required reports for the US Department of Education.
• Supervise and train Peer Mentors.
• Provide effective and open lines of communication with Director, program staff, secondary school personnel, and university and community partners to ensure a positive and professional work environment and effective service delivery.
• Promote and publicize the program services and assist with program communication to include but not limited to presentations, back to school events, mailings and social media/website.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, trainings sessions, and parent/student meetings.
• The Student Development Specialist will recruit eligible students for enrollment, maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and databases, and well-documented participant files in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Provide effective academic, career, and college guidance to middle and high school students on relevant college access and success topics.
• Interprets institutional policies and rules for the student and provides guidance in alternatives and opportunities offered.
• Meets with students, student/parent, and student/spouse, for problem-solving, counseling, information-giving and program development.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to work with a student population of varied backgrounds, faculty and staff in a bilingual setting (English and Spanish).
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in academic advising, admissions, transfer evaluation, or related field. Experience in handling confidential information. Experience with systematically researching a variety of sources to collect requested information.

• Bilingual (Fluent in both English and Spanish).

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