Student Development Specialist III

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; full-time, on-site staff position.

Salary: $59,512–$62,000 per year; proposed minimum salary of $4,959.34 per month.

Company

Texas A&M University Student Life provides education, outreach, support, and engagement opportunities that promote student success, well-being, and responsible participation in university life.

What you will do

• Provide individual developmental and educational conversations, consultations, referrals, and follow-up support for students.
• Manage student cases involving concerning behavior, relationship issues, university rules, absences, crises, emergencies, and transitions.
• Support the Critical Incident Response Team through follow-up services after immediate assistance has been provided.
• Document student interactions and complete assessments using designated software and databases.
• Coordinate programs such as Silver Taps, Former Foster initiatives, and Pocket Pantry.
• Deliver training and presentations and represent Student Assistance Services on committees, task forces, and at university events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in student affairs or a related specialty, including two years in student affairs.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, dependability, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive student information.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, collaborate, and build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience with case management in a higher education setting.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance.
• 12–15 paid holidays annually, monthly paid sick leave, and paid vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs, wellness resources, LinkedIn Learning, and professional development support.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for degree completion.

Hiring process

• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.