Student Development Specialist I

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas seeks a Student Development Specialist I to provide professional and supervisory assistance for the advisement, coordination and organization of student developmental programs, activities, and/or services.

The role includes advising student groups, counseling on personal and educational matters, and helping plan programs, with possible evening and/or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises a variety of student groups/organizations.
• Counsels and advises students on personal and educational matters.
• Acts as a referral resource for students.
• Helps guide students in planning and scheduling social and budgetary procedures.
• Prepares informational and educational publications.
• Maintains pertinent student and administrative records.
• Coordinates and assists in planning in-service training programs.
• Issues memoranda and prepares administrative reports.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet & database

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job TitleStudent Development Specialist I Agency Texas A&M International University Department Career Services

Proposed Minimum Salary$17.54 hourly

Job LocationLaredo, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Summary

The Student Development Specialist I, under direction, provides professional and supervisory assistance for the advisement, coordination and organization of student developmental programs, activities, and/or services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the advising of a variety of student groups/organizations.
• Counsels and advises students on personal and educational matters.
• Acts as a referral resource for students.
• Helps to guide students in planning and scheduling social and budgetary procedures.
• Prepares informational and educational publications.
• Assists in maintenance of pertinent student and administrative records.
• Coordinates and assists in planning in-service training programs.
• Issues memoranda and prepares administrative reports.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists students in exploring career interests, educational goals, and career readiness opportunities through individual consultations and group programming.
• Develops and delivers workshops, presentations, and educational programs on student success, leadership development, career readiness, and related topics.
• Assists with the coordination and promotion of programs that support student success, career exploration, and professional development.
• Assists in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with campus departments and community organizations to support student development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree.

Experience – No experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.

License/Professional Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

General office environment.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hourly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. 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.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.