College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshops
Academic coaching current students
Program planning and facilitation
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, supporting student success and cultural programming on campus, and requires frequent overnight travel across the state/region.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a benefits package including university contributions to 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 readiness workshops
  • academic coaching current students
  • program planning and facilitation
  • frequent overnight travel required
  • work some evenings and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual or multilingual preferred
  • drive to improve college access
  • responsive programming for communities
  • strong analytical and organizational skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • Two or more years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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