Student Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Master's degree in social work
Licensed master social worker eligibility
Social work practice experience
The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by providing emotional, financial, and academic support

Job Summary

  • The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by providing emotional, financial, and academic support.
  • This five-year externally funded position involves coordinating with the UA Little Rock CARE team to manage intensive student cases and developing early intervention programs.
  • The role requires supervising clinical interns and administrative graduate assistants while tracking student usage of internal and external resources to ensure success.

Matching Summary

The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by providing emotional, financial, and academic support.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in social work
  • Licensed Master Social Worker eligibility
  • Social work practice experience
  • Crisis counseling and case management
  • Collaboration with campus referral systems

Nice-to-have

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker credential
  • Experience in higher education setting
  • Student advising and retention initiatives
  • Program planning and evaluation skills
  • Grant proposal development experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or higher in social work
  • Eligible for Arkansas LMSW licensure
  • Some level of social work practice experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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