Posting Details
Position Information
Position Type
Non Classified
Job Title
Student Development Specialist - Learning Center
Classification Title
Student Development Specialist
Campus Location
ASU Heber Springs
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This is a full-time, twelve-month position reporting to the Learning Center Coordinator. Some evening work may be required. The successful candidate will: serve as an academic advisor, educational planner and advocate for prospective, new and current students; provide comprehensive advising and support concerning academic plans; and coach students in making strategic decisions concerning personal and educational goals leading to graduation. Advising may occur via: online, phone, or in-person.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will tutor students in English and Social Science courses including English, Psychology, Sociology, History, etc. The successful candidate will have a combination of academic advising experience in a higher education setting, tutoring or teaching experience, experience with online coursework, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide holistic and intrusive advising to students using NACADA standards and best practices. Guide students through the process of identifying strengths and interests, formulating personalized educational plans, selecting classes, and developing strategies for academic success and a successful student experience.
2. As part of a team, works with the Director of Advising and Learning and other advisors/tutors to maintain advising degree plans for all campus locations.
3. Tutor and mentor to promote student success and retention in the areas of English, writing, and social sciences.
4. Works closely with faculty members and academic deans to develop and deliver high quality academic advising professional development programs.
5. Assist students with Advising and Learning Center resources, including textbooks, online work in Canvas LMS, computer software and hardware.
6. Schedule and lead classroom visits to promote advising and tutoring services.
7. Serve on campus committees as assigned.
8. Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in English, writing, social science or related field required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to those with a master's degree, academic advising experience, and/or teaching/tutoring experience in secondary or higher education.
Minimum Salary or Salary Range
$37,000-$39,000
Physical Activities
Stand
regularly
Walk
regularly
Sit
regularly
Use hand to finger, handle, or feel
regularly
Reach with hands and arms
frequently
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
frequently
Talk or Hear
regularly
Taste or smell
Physical Exertion
Up to 10 pounds
occasionally
Up to 25 pounds
occasionally
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Vision Requirements
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Close vision
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.
Background Check Requirements
Both
ASU Beebe EEO Statement
Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.
Posting Number
NC3472014
Open Date
07/06/2026
Close Date
07/22/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.
Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.
U.S. Department of Labor
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- Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf