About the role#
As a Student Development Specialist II, you will focus on providing career advising, programming, and resources for graduate students at Texas A&M University. You will help students navigate career planning, job search strategies, networking, and interviewing for roles in industry, government, non-profit, and faculty sectors. This position involves building relationships with campus and employer partners, using digital tools to expand service access, and supporting the overall mission of the Career Center.
What you'll do#
- Advise graduate students on career exploration, planning, and job search techniques.
- Design, implement, and evaluate career education programming for graduate and professional students.
- Lead presentations for student groups, faculty, and community members.
- Manage the peer-reviewed Individual Development Plan (IDP) program.
- Conduct outreach and workshops to integrate career readiness into the academic experience.
- Establish and maintain relationships with employers to expand internship, co-op, and job opportunities.
- Collaborate with recruiting organizations to align employer expectations with student preparedness.
- Develop digital and print career resources tailored to specific fields.
- Support assessment and data collection to measure program effectiveness.
- Participate in departmental meetings, strategic planning, and staff development.
- Coordinate communications and program updates.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or a related specialty.
- Master's degree in student affairs or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple ongoing programs.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, including interpersonal, written, and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and complex databases.
- Ability to work with and present data.
- Capacity to multi-task and collaborate effectively with others.
- Attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: College Station, Texas.
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Some nights and weekends are required.
- A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended for your application.
About Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a public institution of higher learning founded in 1876. Based in College Station, Texas, it serves nearly 77,000 students on its main campus and maintains branch locations in Galveston and Doha. The university functions as a land, sea, and space grant institution with a focus on research, technology, and liberal arts. It employs over 31,000 people and maintains a strong military tradition.
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