Education Specialist (provisional)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
$45,000; not specified; not specified py
On-site
Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
Travel within target area
Develop and deliver presentations
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for its TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, a program aimed at assisting low-income individuals in pursuing higher education. This full-time provisional position involves advising and providing services to eligible adults to enhance their educational opportunities

Job Summary

  • The Education Specialist implements a postsecondary access strategy for eligible adults and travels within the target area to provide services such as advising, career exploration, study skills, exposure to college campuses, college admissions, and financial aid application assistance.
  • This position is grant-funded and contingent upon annual federal appropriations, requiring flexibility in scheduling to meet program and community demands.
  • The role involves identifying and selecting eligible participants, assessing their needs, and assisting them in completing postsecondary admission and financial aid applications.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for its TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, a program aimed at assisting low-income individuals in pursuing higher education. This full-time provisional position involves advising and providing services to eligible adults to enhance their educational opportunities.

Salary

$45,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
  • Travel within target area
  • Develop and deliver presentations
  • Assist with postsecondary applications
  • Maintain student records database

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with TRIO or similar populations
  • Experience working with adults
  • Experience overcoming barriers
  • Representative of the population served

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Valid driver's license
  • Personal vehicle for travel
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

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