Student Development Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
On-site
Holistic advising theory
Applicant and student databases
Student technology systems
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Development Specialist to oversee advising for undergraduate students in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with student advising systems

Job Summary

  • The Student Development Specialist will oversee the initial advising of students in undergraduate programs for the College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) and will be responsible for other administrative duties in CBHHS.
  • This position requires a Master’s degree in education, academic advising, student affairs, or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include serving as a student advocate, managing student advising, assisting with retention programs, and navigating student technology systems like Workday.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Development Specialist to oversee advising for undergraduate students in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with student advising systems.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • holistic advising theory
  • applicant and student databases
  • student technology systems
  • student scholarship, enrollment, and progression data
  • customer service initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • work sensitively with diverse audiences
  • develop and maintain content for web pages and social media venues
  • collaborate within professional boundaries

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in education, academic advising, student affairs, or related field OR Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in a job-related field
  • Experience in higher education settings
  • Experience with complex database systems, specifically Workday
  • Ability to travel in state
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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