College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
The Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid for students, supporters, and educators

Job Summary

  • The Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid for students, supporters, and educators.
  • This role involves professional mentoring and academic coaching for current UA students, supporting student success, and contributing to cultural programming on campus.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid for students, supporters, and educators.

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • College access outreach
  • Student mentoring
  • Academic retention programming
  • Facilitating co-curricular programming
  • Workshop design and facilitation

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or Multilingual skills
  • Drive to improve college access
  • Responsive programming
  • Advocacy for communities
  • Equitable participation environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Two or more years of relevant experience
  • Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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