College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
$43,923; not specified; not specified py
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
The 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 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 benefits package including health, dental, life and disability 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 for high school students, supporters, and educators.

Salary

$43,923; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • College access outreach
  • Student mentoring
  • Academic retention programming
  • Facilitating co-curricular programming
  • Develop college readiness curricula
  • Build rapport with students

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or Multilingual
  • Drive to improve college access
  • Responsive programming
  • Advocacy for communities
  • Create equitable participation environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two or more years of relevant experience
  • Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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