Job Summary

• The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops for students, supporters, and educators on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
• This role involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current University of Arkansas students, supporting student success and cultural programming, and requires frequent overnight travel across the state/region.
• The University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, and retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
• 2+ years relevant experience
• Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
• Proof of legal authority to work in the US

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