About the role#
The Student Development Specialist II supports the management of events and daily operations within Texas A&M Rec Sports facilities. This role acts as a primary liaison for internal and external groups, ensuring that facility rentals, tournaments, and camps run smoothly. You will work closely with the Assistant Director for Operations, Reservations, and Events to manage logistics, enforce policies, and maintain equipment. This is a full-time position that requires flexibility, as it may involve work outside of normal office hours and on weekends.
What you'll do#
- Manage facility rental logistics, including pre-event walkthroughs, staff scheduling, risk management, and client agreements.
- Serve as the main point of contact for customers hosting events and practices.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Event Student Assistants.
- Maintain audiovisual equipment and facility infrastructure, such as day-use lockers and turnstiles.
- Collect and analyze post-event feedback to improve future operations.
- Enforce departmental policies regarding reservations, catering, and inclement weather.
- Assist with budget management for operations, equipment purchasing, and staff incentive programs.
- Represent the department on various committees and coordinate student staff development activities.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience in a recreation, sports, or related field.
- Experience coordinating operations and events for diverse groups, including tournaments and camps.
- Experience recruiting, training, and supervising part-time or student employees.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work cooperatively with others.
- Proficiency with office software and the ability to learn event management systems.
- Physical ability to move light, medium, or heavy objects and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- A graduate degree in sport management, recreation management, higher education administration, or a similar field is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: College Station, Texas.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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