Resource Education Specialist II (Student Development Specialist II)

Job Title

Resource Education Specialist II (Student Development Specialist II)

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

Student Assistance Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

This position works within the University’s Student Affairs Division, collaborating across the university to match students to basic need resources. The Student Assistance Services Department administers the campus food pantry, the 12th Van transportation service, non-clinical case management, and other vital resources connected to supporting students experiencing food insecurity and/or financial hardship. The Resource Education Specialist II, under the direction of the Director, provides professional assistance for the advisement, coordination, and organization of student developmental programs, activities, and/or services for Student Assistance Services and the 1973 Center.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Food Pantry Coordination and Resource Management

• Develops, organizes, and supervises the pantry volunteer program to maintain the food pantry stocking & cleaning.

• Scheduling food drives for the campus food pantry.

• Prepares administrative reports for the pantry usage.

• Advises students through the application process for community resources, ie, SNAP.

• Manage the lounge(s) supported by the department for operation support. Will require driving using a University vehicle.

Assessment

• Design and implement assessment strategies to evaluate student needs, and program effectiveness.

• Collect, analyze, and report data on service utilization, demographics, and food insecurity trends among students.

• Assist in using assessment findings to inform program improvements, resource allocation, and strategic planning.

• Aid in preparing reports and presentations to communicate impact to campus leadership and external stakeholders. Will require driving using a University vehicle.

• Collaborate with institutional committees to align evaluation with broader student success metrics. Will require driving using a University vehicle.

Student Outreach

• Collaborates with student organizations and departments to educate the campus about SAS resources. Will require driving using a University vehicle.

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure efficient and respectful service delivery within the pantry.

• Manages social media, internal, and external messaging for outreach to the 1973 Center.

• Mentors and support students through 1:1 check-ins; tracking consultations through Maxient or Navigate. Will require driving using a University vehicle.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with outside campus resources supporting the mission of SAS.

Representation and Other

• Represents SAS in campuswide efforts including presentations, which may require driving using a university vehicle.

• Serves on committees to advocate for students' needs.

• Drives university vehicles for events and meetings including supporting the basic need resources & 12th Van.

• Participates in department and division wide activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the department.

What you need to know

Salary: $45,000 annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

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

• 1 year experience in student affairs work or related specialty.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PantrySoft and MAXIENT software.

• Experience with transportation services and logistics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Demonstrate an understanding of food insecurity and financial-related issues among college students.

• Experience partnering with student organizations and/or community resources.

• Demonstrate organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills.

• Experience and comfort with public speaking.

• Exercise discretion and uphold the confidentiality of student records.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting of 25lbs or more

• Handling food

Other Requirements and Factors

• Attends meetings & conferences concerning students and/or with student groups at times beyond usual working hours.

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

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.