Student Support Specialist

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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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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Master's degree or higher in social work;

• Social work licensure in Arkansas at least at the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) level (provisional licensure considered);

• Some level of social work practice experience.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW);

• 3-5 years of 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 DSTEM 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 the DSTEM Advising Center, UA Little Rock Health Services, Student Affairs, etc., to ensure students are aware of and are utilizing available services and programming;

• Work collaboratively with UA Little Rock Counseling Services to best serve students, including referrals and participation in weekly clinical staffing meetings;

• Supervise and mentor Counseling Center clinical interns as needed;

• Supervise and mentor an administrative graduate assistant, as available, for student support;

• Develop and maintain relationships within the community to facilitate low-cost or free support services;

• Determine areas of need and develop and implement early intervention programs, seminars, student workshops, and related activities designed to address these needs;

• Track students who are at risk of academic distress and develop interventions to support student academic status and success;

• Work closely with students who are on academic probation in coordination with DSTEM academic units as requested;

• Support students struggling with determining a major and those who are not admitted to their preferred program;

• Oversee process and distribution of emergency funds available through the college;

• Participate in on and off-campus events that support the university, college, and schools;

• Work with the Student Support Specialist Coordinator to track student usage of both internal and external resources and referrals, including follow-up data; assess the implementation of early intervention and support programs and related activities to determine success and identify areas in need of improvement; generate reports on retention initiatives and student outcomes; and, research, develop, and submit grant proposals to enhance student success initiatives;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-motivated, problem-solving, proactive attitude, and highly dependable;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment;

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;

• Adept at both oral and written/electronic communication;

• Computer proficiency (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Products, Adobe Acrobat) and computer software, ARGOS, BANNER, and other management systems;

• Ability to develop, interpret, and suggest policy/procedures;

• Ability to conduct research and compile data into report form;

• Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.