College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness and recruitment
Facilitate workshops for students
Academic summer programs
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, as well as supporting student success and cultural programming on campus.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health 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 and recruitment
Facilitate workshops for students
Academic summer programs
Professional mentoring and coaching
Frequent overnight travel required
Work evenings and weekends
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or Multilingual
Drive to improve access
Responsive programming
Advocacy for communities
Equitable participation
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
2+ years relevant experience
Experience facilitating programs for 7th-12th grade students
Understanding of educational challenges
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States