UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 20 hours ago
Student Development Specialist/Coordinator (Provisional)
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking applications for the position of Student Development Specialist/Coordinator. This role involves implementing a postsecondary access strategy for eligible high school participants through various educational support services and programs.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
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
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle are required for travel
Preferred
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
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
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