Student Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Master's degree in social work
Licensed master social worker eligibility
Social work practice experience
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Support Specialist to assist in the retention of undergraduate and graduate students by providing support in areas such as emotional health, academic guidance, and crisis counseling. The role requires a master’s degree in social work and relevant experience, and offers opportunities for community engagement and program development. **

Job Summary

  • The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by providing resources for emotional, financial, and academic challenges.
  • This five-year externally funded position involves coordinating with campus services like Career Services and Health Services to ensure students utilize available programming.
  • The role requires supervising clinical interns and administrative graduate assistants while developing early intervention programs to address student needs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Support Specialist to assist in the retention of undergraduate and graduate students by providing support in areas such as emotional health, academic guidance, and crisis counseling. The role requires a master’s degree in social work and relevant experience, and offers opportunities for community engagement and program development. **

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
  • Academic probation intervention

Nice-to-have

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker status
  • Higher education setting experience
  • Student advising and retention initiatives
  • Grant proposal development skills
  • Program planning and evaluation 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

Proof of legal authority to work required

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