College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning for student engagement
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen
Job Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.
This position offers a vibrant work environment with a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.
The role requires frequent overnight travel to communities across the state and some evening and weekend work, emphasizing regular, reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.
Matching Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning for student engagement
Travel to regional communities
Presentation skills for diverse audiences
Knowledge of college admissions processes
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Experience with underrepresented student populations
Ability to foster equitable participation
Collaborative work with diverse constituents
Experience with college recruiting
Strong organizational and time management skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Two or more years relevant experience
Experience facilitating programming for grades 7-12
Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
No sponsorship available
Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States