Student Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
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 campus services like Career Services and Health Services to ensure students utilize available resources.
  • The role requires supervising clinical interns and administrative graduate assistants while developing early intervention programs to address student needs.

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
  • Academic probation support

Nice-to-have

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker status
  • Higher education setting experience
  • Grant proposal development skills
  • Program planning and evaluation
  • Mentoring clinical interns

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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