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