College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning for student engagement
The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT preparation, and academic summer program facilitation for high school and incoming freshmen students
Job Summary
The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT preparation, and academic summer program facilitation for high school and incoming freshmen students.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
This position requires frequent overnight travel across the state/region and some evening and weekend work, emphasizing reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.
Matching Summary
The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT preparation, and academic summer program facilitation for high school and incoming freshmen students.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning for student engagement
Travel to regional communities
Presentation skills for diverse audiences
Knowledge of college admissions processes
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Experience with underrepresented student advocacy
Ability to foster equitable participation
Strong organizational and time management skills
Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Two or more years relevant experience
Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
Professional experience in college access outreach preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Criminal background and sex offender registry check
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States