Education Specialist (provisional)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
$45,000 py
On-site
Travel within target area
Adult advising and support
Postsecondary access strategy
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for a full-time provisional position within its TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. This role focuses on supporting low-income adults in completing secondary education and pursuing postsecondary opportunities through advising, career exploration, and support with college admissions and financial aid

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, requiring flexibility in scheduling to meet program and community demands, including overnight travel for professional conferences.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking applications for this 12-month full-time provisional position in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist for a full-time provisional position within its TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. This role focuses on supporting low-income adults in completing secondary education and pursuing postsecondary opportunities through advising, career exploration, and support with college admissions and financial aid.

Salary

$45,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Travel within target area
  • Adult advising and support
  • Postsecondary access strategy
  • Grant-funded position

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with TRIO programs
  • Representation of target population
  • Interpersonal skills with diverse backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Valid driver's license
  • Personal vehicle for travel
  • Legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

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