College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning and facilitation
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation workshops for high school students and educators

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation workshops for high school students and educators.
  • This position offers a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.
  • The role requires frequent overnight travel across the state/region and participation in some on-campus night and weekend events.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation workshops for high school students and educators.

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • college readiness workshop facilitation
  • academic mentoring and coaching
  • program planning and facilitation
  • travel to regional communities
  • strong presentation skills
  • knowledge of college admissions processes

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • experience with underrepresented student populations
  • ability to work evenings and weekends
  • collaborative and inclusive work style
  • experience with academic summer programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years relevant experience in college access or student mentoring
  • Experience facilitating educational programming for grades 7-12
  • Demonstrated understanding of educational challenges for underrepresented groups
  • No sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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