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Student Development Specialist/Retention Coordinator
Student Support Services (SSS) at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is seeking a
Job Description/Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include the assurance of successful
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications Master’s Degree in higher education, adult education,
To apply, send cover letter specifying qualifications and experience, resume, unofficial
Dr. Taj Cobbs
Electronic submissions may be sent to sss@uark.edu and should reference Student Development
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and applications
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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
Student Development Specialist/Retention Coordinator (Y10229-P) to join the SSS team.
This position is a 100%, 12-month appointment which reports to the Program Director
and is responsible for assisting first-generation, low-income, or disabled college students
in obtaining their bachelor’s degrees through academic support services such as academic/
personal coaching, study skills instruction, tutoring, and mentoring.
performance, retention, and graduation of a designated caseload of participants through
academic, financial, personal, and career/graduate school counseling. SDS will also implement
effective interventions strategies that help participants with building self-esteem, management
of life roles, goal setting, and developing relationships with UA peers, faculty, and staff.
Other responsibilities include monitoring academic progress, assisting participants with
securing adequate financial aid, assessment/data analysis, entering data into SSS database,
and maintaining an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants. This position is
also responsible for assisting with the coordination of study skills instruction, study sessions,
and tutoring.
counseling, or a related area. Experience working with low-income, first-generation college
students, and students with disabilities. Two years experience working in higher education
(preferably support service programs). Excellent oral, written and web based communication skills,
evidence of organizational skills, including the ability to design new program activities, evidence
of skills and ability to utilize technology, and experience working in a team oriented environment.
Preferred qualifications Experience working in a TRIO program; coordinating a tutorial program;
and experience supervising/developing support staff. Persons with background similar to
SSS population are strongly encouraged to apply.
transcripts, and a list of four references who can comment on your experience to:
008 Gregson Hall
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Specialist (Y10229-P) in the subject line. Complete applications received by August 6, 2010 will
receive full consideration. Other applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
will be accepted without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
marital or parental status, veteran’s status, or disability. Applicants must have proof of legal
authority to work in the United States and subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas
under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
