Travel Application Specialist - College Station, TX, United States - Texas A&M University

Description

Student Development Specialist II
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Staff

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience.

The Memorial Student Center engages students in experiences preparing them to be global leaders through providing campus programs and service opportunities.

You may know of the Memorial Student Center as a building, but the MSC is also a department providing students with academic, cultural awareness and arts programs making the student experience at Texas A&M even better.

The Student Development Specialist II is responsible for providing professional and specialized skills for planning, developing, implementing, and managing student development programs, activities, and/or services.

You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Occasional work beyond regular business hours for meetings concerning students and with student groups. Some travel within the state of Texas is required for assigned committees.
Bachelor's degree
One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty with a Bachelor's degree
Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field
Related extra-curricular experience and/or student development experiences
Program planning experience and experience working with students
Knowledge of student development theory
Advisement of Assigned Committees - MSC Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow and MSC Spencer Leadership Conference.

Student Connection & Engagement - Provides advising, coaching, leadership development, and training to assigned student committee(s)and their leadership team(s).

Meets routinely with committee chairperson(s), executive members, and/or committee members.

Student Competency/Skill Development - Educates students to fulfill their responsibilities in program conceptualization, promotion, production, evaluation, interpersonal and leadership skill development, goal setting, and decision making.

Supports the contract review and execution process related to speakers, facilities, services, and other aspects in the production of committee programs and events.

Campus and Community Collaboration - Serves as a liaison to develop cross-campus and community-wide partnerships and collaborations with the student group.

Budgeting & Development - Monitors financial development, budget planning, and fundraising efforts for the committees.
Travel Expectations - Travels with students 2 to 3 times per year for organizational business. This includes overnight and out of town retreats and conferences.
May attend or present at local/regional conferences and campus student organization meetings. Adheres to University policy and procedures. 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.

Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Professional Development:
All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.