About the role#
The Student Development Specialist II manages campus resources and provides direct support for students facing challenges with food, housing, finances, and other basic needs. This role coordinates the campus food pantry and builds partnerships to expand resource availability across the university and community.
What you'll do#
- Oversee daily operations of the campus food pantry, including inventory systems, logistics, and vendor relationships.
- Meet with students experiencing basic needs insecurities to provide support and referral connections.
- Assist students in completing government assistance program applications.
- Build and sustain partnerships with campus departments, student organizations, and community agencies.
- Lead data collection, tracking, and analysis for basic needs programs to prepare impact reports.
- Provide outreach and education to stakeholders regarding available resources.
- Represent the department on various university committees and task forces.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of experience in student affairs or a related specialty.
- Strong attention to detail and dependability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to multi-task and work cooperatively within a team.
- Preferred: Experience with case management in a higher education setting.
- Preferred: Previous experience with non-profit or government basic needs resource management.
Location & details#
- This position is located in College Station, Texas.
- This is a full-time, on-site role.
- Employment is subject to a criminal history investigation.
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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