College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
The Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, financial aid, and ACT preparation
Job Summary
The Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, financial aid, and ACT preparation.
This role involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students, supporting student success and cultural programming, and requires frequent overnight travel.
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 Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, financial aid, and ACT preparation.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
Facilitating co-curricular programming
Workshop facilitation
Travel across the state/region
Evening and weekend events
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or Multilingual
Responsive programming
Advocacy for communities
College recruiting experience
Building rapport with diverse constituents
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Two or more years of relevant experience
Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
Master's degree in a related field (preferred)
One or more years of professional experience (preferred)