Student Development Specialist I

Job Posting Title:

Student Development Specialist I

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Dean of Students

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Feb 12, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes:

This position is funded through October 31, 2025. Continuance after that date will depend upon funding availability. 

Dean of Students staff serve students through programs, events, resources, and services built around well-being, support, campus life and belonging. Our services also Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, Veteran and Military Affiliated Services, and Student Governance Organizations. Dean of Students is one of nine departments in the Division of Student Affairs.

Purpose

Serves in the Student Emergency Services unit assisting undergraduate and graduate students to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to student emergencies, student success, and retention. Address academic, financial, and health and wellness needs. Work under the supervision of the Student Emergency Services Assistant Director.

Responsibilities:

• Resources and Consultation – Provide immediate and ongoing support to students in crisis including, but not limited to academic accommodations, emergency fund applications, and working with campus partners.

• Coordinate Services – Provide students with comprehensive referral services.

• Collaboration – Collaborate closely with campus partners to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to student needs and crisis services.

• Program management – Assisting the UT Outpost as needed.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree. Experience working with college students in a higher education setting. Professional demeanor. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a student affairs or academic program setting. Education which demonstrates potential for success in performing the essential functions of the position. Experience with crisis management. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse community and provide programs and services from a non-judgmental perspective. Strong attention to detail and successfully managing concurrent tasks. Independent decision making and problem-solving ability. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Salary Range:

$45,000 non-negotiable

Working Conditions

Standard office environment

Work Shift

• 40 hours. Standard from 800AM to 500PM. The successful candidate must be flexible with afterhours work due to the nature of supporting students in crisis.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.