Student Development Specialist

Job Title

Student Development Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Life

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,312.50 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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’re looking for a compassionate, detail‑driven professional who is committed to supporting student well‑being and strengthening our campus community. The ideal candidate brings experience working with students facing challenges related to food, housing, finances, and other basic needs—and is energized by building partnerships that expand access to essential resources. We want someone who can confidently run daily operations of the campus food pantry, connect students to assistance programs, and collaborate across departments with empathy and professionalism.

What You Need To Know

Salary Range: $51,750 - $55,000

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Job Description Summary

The Student Development Specialist II, under general direction, is responsible for coordinating campus, community, government and non-profit resources. Provides direct support, and coordinates services for students experiencing challenges with food, housing, finances, and other basic needs. This position will plan and implement the food pantry program within Student Life as well as with campus partners.

Responsibilities

Area Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the campus food pantry and related programs. Manage inventory systems, logistics, vendor relationships, and service delivery. Primary point of contact for the food pantry program. Maintain resource referral information. Build and sustain campus and community partnerships to expand resource availability. Collaborate with student organizations, campus partners and community agencies to support basic needs programming. Support coordinated institutional response to student basic needs. Provide outreach and education to stakeholders.

Student Case Management Assistance

• Provide assistance in the case management process by maintaining knowledge and training on government assistance program access. Assist students in completing application processes. Meet with students experiencing basic needs insecurities and support through referral connection.

Administrative Tasks

• Lead data collection, tracking, and analysis for basic needs programs. Prepare reports demonstrating program impact and informing decision‑making. Maintain accurate documentation and continuous improvement processes.

University/Division/Department Duties

• Serves as a representative on Department, Division, and University committees and task forces, at events, and to department stakeholders as assigned.  Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with case management in a higher education setting.

• Previous experience with non-profit or government basic needs resource management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail. 

• Dependability. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Willingness to work as part of a team to aid students. 

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

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 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 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.