College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops for high school students, supporters, and educators
Job Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops for high school students, supporters, and educators.
This position involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students, as well as supporting student success and cultural programming on campus.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.
Matching Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops for high school 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
Drive to improve college access
Responsive programming
Advocacy for communities
Equitable participation
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
2+ years relevant experience
Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
Understanding of educational challenges
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States