Student Development Specialist

Agency

Department

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 https://studentlife.tamu.edu/.  

What We Want 

We are seeking multiple student-centered professionals to join our team in advancing campus efforts to prevent alcohol and other substance misuse and interpersonal violence. The Student Development Specialist II and III positions collaborate to plan, deliver, and assess educational initiatives such as Green Dot and STAND Up, working closely with campus and community partners to foster a safer, more supportive environment for students. Ideal candidates bring strong communication, facilitation, and program coordination skills; experience building partnerships; and a commitment to evidence-informed prevention and education. Depending on experience, candidates may take on greater leadership in supervision, program evaluation, and strategic planning.

What You Need To Know

Salary:

• Student Development Specialist II: $51,750.00 - $56,925.00

• Student Development Specialist III: $59,512.50 - $65,463.75

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

Required Education & Experience:

• Student Development Specialist II: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND one year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty.

• Student Development Specialist III: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND three years’ experience in student affairs work or in a related specialty area with two years of experience in Student Affairs.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in student affairs health, health education, public health or related field.

• Experience in motivational interviewing.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Health Education Specialist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the ACHA Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education, and demonstrated experience in health promotion, behavior change, evidence-based theories and models.

• Strong background in a variety of health topics, including but not limited to, sexual health, alcohol and other drug prevention, violence prevention, nutrition, and stress and time management.

• Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education and public health.

• Knowledge of health issues and student development relative to the college population.

Responsibilities:

• Student Development Specialist II: Assists with the development and implementation of office-wide programs, including social norming campaigns, alcohol and other drug education and interpersonal violence prevention programming. Develops and updates training and presentation materials. Creates and submits necessary reports. Makes necessary purchases and completes administrative processes. Utilizes necessary databases and reports for groups. Assist in the development of the Division of Student Affairs through participation on University, Division and Departmental Committees and task forces.

• Student Development Specialist III: Develops short- and long-term programmatic plans and coordinates implementation for interpersonal violence prevention programming. Responsible for coordination of additional programs and initiatives as assigned by the Assistant Director. Initiates contact and work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to deliver relevant presentations, workshops, and trainings. Meets with and coaches' students on a variety of health topics. Create program/event budget proposals and post-event summary reports. Attend and present at local/regional/national conferences. Assists in the interpretation and development of University/Departmental policies and procedures. Maintains positive working relationships with office and department stakeholders including student organizations, community and campus partners and assigned working groups or task forces. Serves as a representative on department, division, and university committees and task forces at events, and to department stakeholders as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employe

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.