College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning for academic outreach
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.
  • This position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.
  • The role requires frequent overnight travel across the state/region and participation in some on-campus night and weekend events while fostering a welcoming and equitable educational environment.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • College readiness workshop facilitation
  • Academic mentoring and coaching
  • Program planning for academic outreach
  • Presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Travel to regional communities
  • Work some evenings and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • Experience with underrepresented students
  • Knowledge of college admissions processes
  • Ability to build rapport with students and partners
  • Collaborative work with diverse constituents

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating educational programming for grades 7-12
  • Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
  • No sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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