College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
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

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.
  • This role involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students, supporting student success and cultural programming, and requires frequent overnight travel and some evening/weekend events.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement program contributions.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • College access outreach
  • Student mentoring
  • Academic retention programming
  • Facilitating co-curricular programming
  • College readiness curricula development

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or Multilingual
  • Drive to improve underrepresented student access
  • Responsive programming
  • Advocacy for communities
  • Equitable participation environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years relevant experience
  • Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
  • Understanding of educational challenges

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Tailored Resume

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