Student Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Social work practice experience
Emotional/mental health concerns
Financial stress support
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Support Specialist who will assist undergraduate and graduate students with various support services, focusing on retention and overall student well-being. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in social work, be eligible for social work licensure in Arkansas, and have experience in social work practice, ideally within a higher education environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Student Support Specialist will provide support and resources to students in a variety of areas including emotional/mental health concerns, financial stress, academic support, and personal difficulties.
  • This is a five-year externally funded position with potential for extension of initial appointment.
  • The position requires a Master’s degree or higher in social work and eligibility for social work licensure in Arkansas at least at the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) level.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Support Specialist who will assist undergraduate and graduate students with various support services, focusing on retention and overall student well-being. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in social work, be eligible for social work licensure in Arkansas, and have experience in social work practice, ideally within a higher education environment. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • social work practice experience
  • emotional/mental health concerns
  • financial stress support
  • academic support
  • personal difficulties support

Nice-to-have

  • student advising experience
  • retention initiatives experience
  • program planning and evaluation experience
  • collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree or higher in social work
  • Eligible for LMSW licensure in Arkansas
  • Social work practice experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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