Student Development Specialist II – Student Media

About the role

The Student Development Specialist II joins the Student Media team within Student Life at Texas A&M University. This position supports student‑run media outlets, providing guidance, operational oversight, and professional development opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as secondary adviser for The Battalion newspaper, The Aggieland yearbook, and Maroon Life magazine, overseeing budgets and compliance training.
• Assist the Associate Director with daily production of online and print editions, coordinating staff across news, advertising, production, and distribution.
• Develop student staff, ensuring they receive leadership training and timely support.
• Collaborate with on‑ and off‑campus partners to expand media platforms and manage advertising sales, billing, and inventory.

Required profile

• Experience advising student media organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with NCAA and SEC media guidelines.

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $51,750‑$56,000 annually.
• Professional development within a vibrant university media environment.
• Opportunities to shape a multi‑platform student journalism laboratory.