Student Development Specialist 3 - Student Life

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Student Development Specialist III-Center for Student Development

JOB SUMMARY

Plans and develops volunteer services, programs and special events.  Develops programs that enhance students’ knowledge, understanding, and skills essential for academic success, personal development and the exercise of leadership. Performs advising and supervisory work in the area of student activities and programming.  Duties encompass the development and coordination of programs, events, committees, and various organizations. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.  The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:    Assistant Director of Center for Student Development

Supervises:No supervisory responsibilities             

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but not limited to the following:

• Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates community service opportunities for students. 

• Maintains active public relations with community agencies. 

• Advises Helping Hands, the student organization and helps to coordinate programs to encourage student volunteerism.

• Coordinates service trips including the annual Alternative Spring Break trip and Alternative Weekend trips.

• Promotes the development of other service organizations.

• Provides professional experience for students through student attendance at various conferences. 

• Monitors all phases of program planning and implementation of community service/volunteer organization events. 

• Serves on University committees and task forces.

• Supports the orientation program.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student development, counseling, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Additional education beyond a Master’s degree may substitute for some of the required experience

 EXPERIENCE

One to two years of related work experience advising students and student groups, may include graduate student work/assistantship/s. 

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of group development.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and coordinate a large number of student organizations.

• Recurring peak periods of work, irregular hours, short deadlines, and limited staff require a substantial level of physical stamina.

• Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizes policies and activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and public.

• Ability to communicate effectively–orally by phone, in person, in writing.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. 

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government.  For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.

Salary: $42,000 Annually