Student Support Specialist

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff (Non-Classified), Professional Staff - Support

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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:

College of Humanities Arts, Social Sciences & Education

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Student Support Specialist will report directly to the Associate Dean supervising Student Services and will assist the Deans and faculty in the retention of undergraduate and graduate students in the college and other student populations as indicated. The Student Support Specialist will offer support and resources to students in a variety of areas including emotional/mental health concerns, financial stress, academic support, and personal difficulties. This is a five-year externally funded position with potential for extension of initial appointment. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in social work; degree must be conferred before hire;

• Eligible for social work licensure in Arkansas at least at the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) level;

• Some level of social work practice experience.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW); 3-5 years social work (case management/counseling) experience;

• Experience in a higher education setting;

• Experience in student advising and retention initiatives;

• Experience in program planning and evaluation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advice, crisis counseling, and case management services to students covering academic, social, career, and related issues, making appropriate referrals as needed;

• Coordinate with the UA Little Rock CARE team to assist students in need of more intensive services or case management.

• Maintain internal and external referral systems for tutoring, mentoring, financial management, counseling, and health services;

• Coordinate with existing campus services, including Career Services, Health Services, Student Affairs, etc. to ensure students are aware of and are utilizing available services and programming;

• Work collaborati