Student Development Specialist/Coordinator (Provisional)
About The Position
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking applications for the position of Student Development Specialist/Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month position in the TRIO Talent Search Program, which provides higher education access for high school-age youth. The position is grant-funded and contingent upon annual federal appropriation. 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
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for travel
- Must be able to travel in-state frequently and work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends
- Must be flexible in scheduling to meet school and community demands, including overnight travel for student college visit trips and attendance at conferences
- Highly motivated and can work in various educational settings
- Experience in outreach/supportive services, delivering presentations, and areas related to the development of personal and academic success
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability and sensitivity 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 educational, career, and personal development strategies
- Knowledge of purposes and performance outcomes of educational equity programs
- 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 student recruitment and services
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in counseling, student services, higher education, education, or closely related field
- Two (2) years of experience working with TRIO or similar populations
- Experience working with high school-aged persons
- 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 postsecondary needs
- Develop workshops, conduct school visits, and deliver presentations in person and virtually
- Coordinate and conduct college visit trips, including overnight trips
- 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
- Implement competitive preference priorities (CPP1, CPP2, and CPP3)
- Track and disseminate follow-up data to all former program participants
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Job Type
Full-time
