College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Base: $43,923 (commensurate with education + exper...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Student mentoring and academic coaching
Program planning for academic outreach
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports the college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts of the College Access Initiative and the Division of Student Affairs
Job Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports the college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts of the College Access Initiative and the Division of Student Affairs.
This position involves designing and facilitating workshops for high school students, supporters, and educators on college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT preparation, and opportunities at the University of Arkansas.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
Matching Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports the college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts of the College Access Initiative and the Division of Student Affairs.
Salary
Base: $43,923 (commensurate with education and experience); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College readiness workshop facilitation
Student mentoring and academic coaching
Program planning for academic outreach
Travel for outreach events
Presentation skills for diverse audiences
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Experience with underrepresented student populations
Ability to build rapport with community partners
Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid
Experience with college recruiting
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Two or more years relevant experience
Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
No sponsorship available
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States