Student Development SpecialistCoordinator

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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 8900 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 Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree;
• A valid drivers license and a personal vehicle are required for travel.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree in counseling student services higher education education or related field;
• Experience working with TRIO or similar populations;
• Experience working with middle and high schoolaged 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 (firstgeneral 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 postsecondary needs;
• Develop workshops conduct school visits and deliver presentations (in person and virtually);
• Develop and coordinate STEM activities/coordinate CPP2 grant requirement
• Coordinate and conduct college visit trips including overnight trips (in person and virtually);
• Assist students and parents regarding postsecondary admission and financial aid application;
• Document secondary and postsecondary enrollment and financial aid
• Maintain database of student records;
• Attain program objectives for the assigned target area;
• Prepare monthly midyear and annual reports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be flexible in scheduling to meet school and community demands on nights and weekends including overnight travel for student college visit trips and conference attendance;
• Must have the ability to frequently travel instate and work outside normal office hours evenings and weekends;
• Highly motivated and have the ability to work in various educational settings;
• Experience working in outreach/ supportive services delivering presentations and areas related to the development of personal and academic success;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills sensitivity to and the ability to relate to program participants;
• Ability to work effectively with staff school partners and students of diverse backgrounds and educational levels;
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and adhere to deadlines;
• Knowledge of campus academic programs and postsecondary student personnel services;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database operations;
• Basic knowledge of zoom google classroom and other social media platforms for recruitment and services to students;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Work well independently and as a team member;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a nonjudgmental manner with diverse populations of students and school officials;
• Demonstrate organizational and prioritization abilities in accomplishing tasks.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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.

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