Education Specialist (provisional)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
$45,000; not specified; yes py
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Valid driver's license
Personal vehicle for travel
Work outside normal office hours
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for its TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program, aimed at assisting low-income adults in completing their secondary education and pursuing postsecondary opportunities. The role involves advising, career exploration, and support for college admissions and financial aid applications, requiring a bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license for travel. **

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.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for its TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program, aimed at assisting low-income adults in completing their secondary education and pursuing postsecondary opportunities. The role involves advising, career exploration, and support for college admissions and financial aid applications, requiring a bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license for travel. **

Salary

$45,000; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • valid driver's license
  • personal vehicle for travel
  • work outside normal office hours
  • frequent in-state travel
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • database operations proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • interpersonal skills
  • work with diverse backgrounds
  • manage multiple projects
  • work independently and as a team
  • relate to program participants
  • non-judgmental manner

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • valid driver's license
  • personal vehicle required
  • proof of legal authority to work

Work Rights

Not specified

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