Student Development Specialist II

Agency

Department

Who We Are

The Texas A&M University Career Center provides centralized career and professional development services for undergraduate graduate and former students. We provide individualized career advising while also empowering students to utilize self-assessment resources to identify and explore careers and we assist and support students in gaining relevant experience and pursuing their career goals whether they choose to seek admission to graduate school or secure professional employment. One of the largest programs of its kind in the nation the Career Center has been recognized nationally and regionally for our many best practices. The Career Centers main office is centrally located on campus in the Koldus Building. There are also numerous satellite locations across campus to provide students convenient access to our services. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram and view us on YouTube.

What We Want

The Career Center is pleased to announce the opening for a Student Development Specialist II - Business responsible for providing career advising planning and programming to undergraduate students in Mays Business School. In this role you will focus on engaging students in areas of career planning employer & industry research job search skills/techniques developing new & innovative programs and identifying hands-on experiences and professional development opportunities. You will research create and execute innovative methods of digitally delivering career services to large student populations to include the design development of models and implementation of technologies including online collaboration live-streaming LMS platforms web-based presentations and virtual instruction. The ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment and will be a team player with experience building successful collaborations. If this description sounds interesting to you we invite you to apply to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

What You Need To Know

Starting Salary: $51750.50/Annually

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position Details: Requires evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Career Development Programming and Student Engagement:

• Advises students in areas of career/major exploration career planning and job search skills/techniques such as resume writing job search strategies networking and interviewing.

• Designs implements and evaluates innovative career education and development programming for assigned colleges/schools.

• Supports Career Center mission by participating in programs and services including drop-in advising committee work regular team meetings and center-wide events and initiatives.

• Utilizes digital technologies including learning management system platforms live-streaming virtual career services and online collaboration tools to deliver career content broadly.

Presentations and Campus Relations:

• Leads presentations highlighting services and special programs available through this position to constituent groups throughout campus and within the community.

• Develops large-scale programs and events (e.g. career fairs resume remotes tabling) and/or employer spotlights that address varied student career interests.

• Conducts outreach and workshops in collaboration with faculty and advisors to integrate career readiness into the academic experience.

• Meets regularly with advisors faculty and/or administration within the colleges/schools or program area to provide information about services and progress throughout the year.

Employer Development and External Relations:

• Establishes and maintains employer relationships to expand internship co-op and job opportunities for students.

• Serves as Career Center representative at employer and industry events.

• Collaborates with recruiting organizations to ensure alignment between employer expectations and student preparedness.

Resource Development and Data Management:

• Develops and maintains digital and print resources tailored to students career fields.

• Supports assessment and data collection processes to measure program effectiveness and student outcomes.

• Monitors and evaluates resources for effectiveness and efficiency to help determine necessary revisions.

Administrative Support:

• Participates in ongoing staff development and career services best practices.

• Participates in departmental meetings and strategic planning sessions.

• May train student employees related to the needs of the assigned academic disciplines and/or student population.

• Coordinates internal and external communications ensuring accurate dissemination of program updates.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of experience in career services advising recruiting or related specialty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in student affairs or related specialty.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills interpersonal written and presentation.

• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs and ability to work with and present data.

• Experience with complex databases and computer software programs.

• Proficiency in researching and utilizing online resources.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple ongoing programs and services.

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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more

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

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

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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.