The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for a full-time, provisional position within their TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program. This role focuses on assisting low-income individuals and those without a four-year degree in accessing postsecondary education, requiring travel to deliver services
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 a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for a full-time, provisional position within their TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program. This role focuses on assisting low-income individuals and those without a four-year degree in accessing postsecondary education, requiring travel to deliver services.
Salary
$45,000
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Implement postsecondary access strategy
Travel within target area
Provide advising and career exploration
Assist with college admissions and financial aid
Deliver presentations in person and virtually
Maintain database of student records
Nice-to-have
Work with TRIO or similar populations
Work with adults aged 19 and over
Experience in overcoming barriers
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Valid driver's license
Personal vehicle for travel
Experience working with adults aged 19 and over
Experience in outreach/supportive services
Experience overcoming barriers similar to target population
Representative of the population served
Work Rights
Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States