Job Summary

• The Student Support Specialist will assist Deans and faculty in the retention of undergraduate and graduate students by offering support and resources for emotional/mental health, financial stress, academic, and personal difficulties.
• Key responsibilities include providing advice, crisis counseling, case management, coordinating with campus services, developing early intervention programs, and tracking at-risk students.
• This is a five-year externally funded position with potential for extension, requiring a Master's degree in social work and at least 2 years of post-Master's social work experience.

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Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Master's degree in social work
• Eligible for LMSW licensure in Arkansas
• 2 years post Master's social work experience
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
• 3-5 years social work experience preferred
• Higher education setting experience preferred
• Student advising and retention experience preferred
• Program planning and evaluation experience preferred

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