Student Development 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 in higher education, counseling, psychology, public administration, or closely related field;
• Master's degree with two years of student affairs experience including college student advising, student activities, academic coaching, multicultural activities, and judicial affairs;
• At least one year of experience working with TRIO programs or with TRIO related student population.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology, particularly Banner and Blumen;
• Background similar to the target population.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide academic and graduate school advising to support students' goals for graduate programs and doctoral study;
• Assess and monitor student academic progress to ensure successful performance, retention, and graduation of all program participants;
• Recruit participants with the potentials and motivation for graduate school attainment and success and determine eligibility of students and conduct intake interviews;
• Conduct required and appropriate number and types of contacts and appointments for each participant;
• Enter and analyze student data into McNairdatabase for annual performance reports and record keeping. Assist with the Annual Performance Report;
• Organize and/or facilitate workshops on graduate school admissions processes, graduate school funding, economic and financial literacy, Summer Research Internship, research methods and statistics, and other workshops as needed or useful to program participants;
• Create and/or develop cultural and academic enrichment opportunities;
• Assist with McNair student conferences, symposiums, and graduate school visits;
• Coordinate and oversee the administration of theMcNair Bridge Student Organization
• Work off-campus student events;
• Attend TRIOworkshops, training sessions, and conferences for professional development and perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience working with first generation, low-income, and historically under-represented students;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the work environment;
• Ability to innovate to meet program goals;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

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.