Student Development Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Not specified
Holistic advising theory
Applicant and student databases
Student organizational groups
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Development Specialist responsible for advising undergraduate students in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. The ideal candidate will possess relevant educational qualifications, experience in higher education, and strong communication skills to support student success

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.
  • Serve as a student advocate to help ensure student success using holistic advising theory; develop, maintain, and appropriately handle multiple complex tasks, including applicant and student databases.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends; ability to travel in state. Reliable transportation is required.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Student Development Specialist responsible for advising undergraduate students in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. The ideal candidate will possess relevant educational qualifications, experience in higher education, and strong communication skills to support student success.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Holistic advising theory
  • Applicant and student databases
  • Student organizational groups
  • Advising and retention programs
  • Student scholarship, enrollment, and progression data
  • Workday system navigation
  • Customer service initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Work sensitively with diverse audiences
  • Adapt to and apply new technology
  • Self-initiate project tasks
  • Travel in state
  • Flexible work schedule

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in education, academic advising, student affairs, or related field OR a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience
  • Experience in higher education settings
  • Experience with complex database systems, specifically Workday
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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