Student Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Emotional/mental health support
Financial stress counseling
Academic support services
The Student Support Specialist will assist in the retention of undergraduate and graduate students by offering support and resources for emotional/mental health concerns, financial stress, academic support, and personal difficulties

Job Summary

  • The Student Support Specialist will assist in the retention of undergraduate and graduate students by offering support and resources for emotional/mental health concerns, financial stress, academic support, and personal difficulties.
  • This externally funded position involves coordinating with campus services, developing intervention programs, tracking at-risk students, and providing academic coaching.
  • The role requires a Master's degree in social work with at least 2 years of post-Master's experience, and involves tracking student usage of resources and assessing program success.

Matching Summary

The Student Support Specialist will assist in the retention of undergraduate and graduate students by offering support and resources for emotional/mental health concerns, financial stress, academic support, and personal difficulties.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Emotional/mental health support
  • Financial stress counseling
  • Academic support services
  • Personal difficulty assistance
  • Case management services
  • Early intervention programs

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Problem-solving attitude
  • Proactive and dependable
  • Diverse environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work
  • Eligible for LMSW licensure in Arkansas
  • 2 years post-Master's social work experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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