Student Life Specialist II (2 positions)

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Mainland seeks a Student Life Specialist II to mentor student clubs, plan events, manage budgets, and enhance campus-wide student engagement and activities.

You will lead in event planning, data collection, and social media outreach while maintaining SL records and collaborating with campus departments to improve student experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Demonstrated leadership in initiating and implementing educational programming among student groups/organizations in higher education.
• Master’s degree in education, Student Affairs, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading student groups in higher education.
• Proficiency with social media.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media.
• Ability to learn policies and procedures quickly.
• Initiative, creativity, and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Ability to multitask and work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for and ensure quality of annual events (Club Kick off, Join a Club Day, etc.).
• Oversee student life events, budgets, and campus resources.
• Serve as campus resource for Student Life clubs and organizations.
• Create active social media presence and distribute announcements and newsletters.
• Assist with recruitment and community events as appropriate.
• Provide general advising and leadership to student clubs and organizations.
• Develop events and projects guided by Student Development Theory.

Skills

Leadership

Social media proficiency

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Social media platforms

Job description

Student Life Specialist II (2 positions)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number AS552P

Position Title

Position Title Student Life Specialist II (2 positions)

Contract Length 12 months

Class Summary

The Student Life Specialist position provides student mentoring and support for a broad range of student clubs and organizations to deliver quality programming to enhance campus wide community engagement, student activities and events, and the educational value of the student involvement experience. Mentoring broadly includes educating, coaching, and supporting both individual students and groups of students. Exercises discretion and independent judgment and ensures adherence to COM Policies, specifically as they relate to student activities, events, and travel.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Engagement and Activities, the Student Life Specialist provides leadership in event planning, budgeting, data collection, recruiting & retaining student engagement, student travel, campus and community resources, risk management, fundraising, maintenance of SL records, social media, publicity, group development and other areas specific to the needs of individual clubs and students on campus.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

Position Type

Position Type Exempt Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Funding Type

Position Funding Type Regular

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated leadership in initiating and implementing educational programming among student groups/organizations in higher education.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

• Master’s degree in education, Student Affairs, or any other field related to the position
• Experience having a leadership role in or with student groups while a student in higher education.
• Proficiency with social media.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media
• Must be able to quickly learn policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student services that a prospective or current student may utilize
• Possess initiative, creativity, and collegiality, with the ability to collaborate with diverse populations
• Ability to multitask and solve problems using critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and in teams

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hard worker, good attitude, sense of humor.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, vendors and staff.
• Highly organized with ability to organize own work and set priorities; work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to communicate rules, policies and procedures to students, faculty, community members and staff.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive & provide work direction.
• Ability to effectively communicate utilizing social media.
• Operating standard office equipment.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

CPR & AED certified – 60 days to complete certification once hired.

Job Duties

Student Activities and Events:

• Provide leadership for and ensure the quality of annual events which include but are not limited to: Club Kick off, Join a Club Day, Picnic with the President, Student Faculty Mixer, Finals Fest, guest speaker events, and College Hour workshops.
• Ensure adherence to COM Policies, specifically as they relate to student activities, events, and travel.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all student life events and activities, including encouraging current student participation.
• Provide budget oversight for SL activities and events.
• Serve as campus resource for Student Life clubs and organizations.
• Create active social media presence for Student Life, including weekly social media announcements and e-newsletters to effectively communicate events and activities to students.
• Assist Institutional Advancement office and College Connections Advisors with recruitment and community events as appropriate.
• Club/Program Advisement and Support:
• Provide general advising and leadership to student clubs and organizations to ensure a quality experience for club members and leaders. Working specifically with President’s Ambassadors and Minority Men for Excellence.
• Assist with all Student Life, Recreation, Community Leagues, First Year Experience ( FYE ), and New Student Orientation ( NSO ) events, as well as support special projects.
• Creating events and special projects while contributing to program development guided by Student Development Theory.

Communications:

• Create SL social media and web presence with marketing department. Compile and publish messages, announcements, and event information to students and colleagues as needed.
• Design and manage surveys and assessments for SL department.
• Design departmental marketing, signage, and presentation materials as needed.
• Work collaboratively with departments across campus to ensure positive student experiences with student life activities and events.
• Enhance services to students by collecting data and preparing official reports necessary to ensure quality services to students and acquisition of additional resources when necessary.
• Create quantitative and qualitative student data reports to be provided to college administration

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

Minimum Salary Range

Minimum Salary Range $45,174

Mid Point Salary Range

Mid Point Salary Range .

Maximum Salary Range

Maximum Salary Range $56,469

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/26/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you able to work evenings and weekends as needed to support events?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
• Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)
• Licensure/Certification
• Additional Licensure/Certification

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