Specialist II, Student Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,844 - 32,535; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas is hiring a Specialist II in Student Development. This part-time temporary position (maximum of 19.5 hours per week) supports student programming and community engagement efforts. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily operations, providing customer service, and coordinating campus activities. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or 60 college hours, along with skills in customer service and interpersonal relationships. Pay starts at $20.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree or 60 college hours and relevant experience.
• At least one year of supervising experience is preferred.
• Experience in planning and implementing programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support student programming and community engagement efforts.
• Assist with daily operations and customer service.
• Coordinate activities and provide guidance to student leaders.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of student issues

Ability to work collaboratively

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college hours

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Job description

Title

Specialist II, Student Development

Department

NW Student Activities

Campus Location

Northwest Campus

Employee Classification

ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type

PT - Temporary

Grant Funded

No

Compensation Details

Starting Pay - $20.10

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm; Varies based on department needs

Remote Eligible

This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a part‑time temporary position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for supporting student programming and community engagement efforts while also supporting the department’s efforts to offer training and programming.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Assists with daily operations of the department
• Cross‑trains in multiple areas with student support responsibilities
• Provides direct face‑to‑face, phone, and electronic communications customer service
• Supports marketing efforts for department programs from planning to implementation

Campus Specific Duties

• Oversees the planning, implementation, and execution of various activities on campus and some district‑wide initiatives
• Coordinates and provides guidance to student leaders of various clubs and organizations including but not limited to training of club sponsors, student leaders, club events, club registration and fundraising forms, field trip forms, club purchases
• Leads in facilitating on‑campus reservations for rooms, places, equipment, and other activities
• Follows policies for department purchases, requisitions, data collection, recording, and program assessment

Family Empowerment Center Specific Duties

• Assists in the planning and facilitating of workshops
• Oversees the food pantry and maintains client records and files
• Updates department forms and compiles department data from workshops, food distribution, and other events

General Supervision and Management

• Acts as a team lead for Student Workers or others

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

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Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college hours and one (1) year working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year’s working experience supervising employees (e.g., managing and evaluating performance of others)
• At least one (1) year’s working experience planning, publicizing, and implementing a variety of programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of different types of student issues and how they affect a student's participation in campus activities
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to enthusiastically communicate with and relate to the community college student

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.