Student Development Specialist/Coordinator - (Provisional)

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks applications for the position of Student Development Specialist/Coordinator, a 12-month full-time, provisional position in the TRIO Talent Search Program, a higher education access program for high school-age youth. The position is grant-funded and is contingent upon annual federal appropriation. The Student Development Specialist/coordinator is responsible for implementing a postsecondary access strategy for eligible high school participants. The coordinator will implement the tutoring and summer programs, conduct high school visits, and provide 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. The Student Development Specialist/Coordinator is responsible for implementing a postsecondary access strategy for eligible high school participants. The Student Development Specialist/Coordinator will implement tutoring and summer programs, conduct high school visits, and provide services such as 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling, student services, higher education, education, or closely related field
Two (2) years experience working with TRIO or similar populations
Experience working with high school-aged persons
knowledge of educational/ career/personal development strategies
Representative of the population served (first-generation college/low income)
experience in overcoming barriers similar to the target population

Responsibilities

Identify and select eligible participants
Assess and document students’ academic, secondary and post-secondary needs
Develop workshops, conduct school visits, deliver presentations (in person and virtually)
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 assigned target area/school
Prepare monthly, mid-year, and annual reports
Experience working in outreach/ supportive services, delivering presentations, and areas related to the development of personal and academic success
Implements CPP1, CPP2 & CPP3
Track and disseminate follow-up data to all former program participants
Perform other duties as assigned