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 and facilitation
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts for high school and university students through workshops and academic coaching

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts for high school and university students through workshops and academic coaching.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.
  • The role requires frequent overnight travel to communities across the state and some evening and weekend work, emphasizing the importance of reliable attendance and collegial relationships.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts for high school and university students through workshops and academic coaching.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • college readiness workshop facilitation
  • academic mentoring and coaching
  • program planning and facilitation
  • travel to regional communities
  • strong presentation skills
  • knowledge of college admissions processes

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • experience with underrepresented students
  • community and school outreach experience
  • ability to foster equitable participation
  • collaborative work with diverse constituents

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Two or more years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
  • Understanding of educational challenges for underrepresented groups
  • No sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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