About the role#
The Housing Coordinator (Student Development Specialist II) manages the daily operations of one to three residence halls at Texas A&M University at Galveston. This role focuses on creating a safe, functional living environment while supervising student staff and managing facility systems. You will live on campus in a provided apartment and serve as essential personnel during emergencies, including campus evacuations.
What you'll do#
- Manage building operations, including work orders, key systems, and safety protocols.
- Supervise 6 to 12 student staff members and oversee front desk operations.
- Develop and implement educational programs as part of the Divisional Curriculum.
- Serve as a conduct officer for in-hall student rule violations.
- Advise student groups and assist with leadership workshops, campus orientations, and Student Activities events.
- Teach a first-year experience course for Hullaballoo-U or the Corps of Cadets.
- Maintain social media channels to keep students informed.
- Support summer camps and conferences from check-in through daily operations.
- Respond to campus emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation, which includes nights and weekends.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of experience in student affairs or a related field. If you hold a Master’s degree, no prior experience is required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Willingness to live on campus in a residence hall apartment.
- Availability for evening and weekend responsibilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Galveston, Texas.
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- You will work an on-call rotation that includes one or more weeks and weekends per month.
- Relocation may be required in the event of a hurricane or other campus closure.
About Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System operates as a large public higher education network based in College Station, Texas. Established in 1876, the organization manages 12 universities, eight state agencies, and a health science center. It maintains an annual budget of 7.3 billion dollars and supports nearly 170,000 students. The system focuses on research, agriculture, engineering, and medicine to support state economic development.
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