Student Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Crisis counseling and case management
Student retention and support services
Collaboration with campus departments
The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by offering support in emotional, financial, academic, and personal areas

Job Summary

  • The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by offering support in emotional, financial, academic, and personal areas.
  • This is a five-year externally funded position with potential for extension and involves collaboration with multiple campus services and community resources.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment and conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Crisis counseling and case management
  • Student retention and support services
  • Collaboration with campus departments
  • Program planning and evaluation
  • Supervision of interns and assistants

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education setting
  • Grant proposal development
  • Community relationship building
  • Proactive and problem-solving attitude
  • Excellent interpersonal communication

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work
  • Eligible for Arkansas LMSW licensure
  • Minimum 2 years post-Master’s social work experience
  • Preferred LCSW licensure
  • 3-5 years social work experience
  • Experience in student advising and retention

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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