Student Development Specialist/Coordinator

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Closing Date:

04/21/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Student Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Talent Search

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks applications for the position of Student Development Specialist/Coordinator, a 12-month, benefits-eligible, provisional position in the TRIO Talent Search Program, a higher education access program for youth. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income, potential first-generation secondary students completing high school and entering postsecondary school. The position is grant-funded and is contingent upon annual federal appropriation. The Student Development Specialist is responsible for implementing a postsecondary access strategy for eligible middle and high school participants. The Specialist implements the tutoring and summer programs, conducts high school visits, and provides these services: advising, career exploration, study skills, exposure to college campuses, college admissions, and financial aid application assistance. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree;
• A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle are required for travel.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree in counseling, student services, higher education, education, or related field;
• Experience working with TRIO or similar populations;
• Experience working with middle and high school-aged persons;
• Experience in coordinating STEM activities for secondary students;
• Knowledge of educational/career/personal development strategies;
• Knowledge of purposes and performance outcomes of educational equity programs;
• Representative of the population served (first-general college/low income);
• Experience in overcoming barriers similar to the target population.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and select eligible participants;
• Assess and document students’ academic, secondary and post-secondary needs;
• Develop workshops, conduct school visits, and deliver presentations (in person and virtually);
• Develop and coordinate STEM activities/coordinate CPP2 grant requirement
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