Student Development Specialist I

Agency

Department

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 Responsibilities

• Works with the Vice President of Student Engagement on identifying and supporting needs of transfer and returning students

• Coordinates plans and implements activities as a means of increasing student involvement

• Supports success of transfer and returning students by promoting wellness services provided by the Student Engagement Division offices

• Helps generate new ideas and implement ways to use digital communications to engage students including social media posts blogs videos and podcasts etc.

• Assists in developing and executing marketing campaigns to strengthen our branding and increase engagement among students

• Create a network with community colleges to educate future students about TAMIU and its many support services.

Minimum Requirements

• Education Bachelors degree

• Experience No experience required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Social media or marketing.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing spreadsheet and database applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Video content creation.

Licensing / 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 weekend work 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

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• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

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.