Student Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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 resources for emotional, financial, and academic challenges

Job Summary

  • The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by providing resources for emotional, financial, and academic challenges.
  • This five-year externally funded position involves coordinating with campus services like Career Services and Health Services to ensure students utilize available programming.
  • The role requires developing early intervention programs, tracking at-risk students, and overseeing the distribution of emergency funds to support student success.

Matching Summary

The Student Support Specialist will assist the Deans and faculty in retaining undergraduate and graduate students by providing resources for emotional, financial, and academic challenges.

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 intervention

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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