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

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to workshops and programs that support college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation 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 evening and weekend events to support outreach and cultural programming.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to workshops and programs that support college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation 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 for academic outreach
  • Travel to regional communities
  • Presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Support student success programming

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • Experience with underrepresented students
  • Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders
  • Knowledge of college admissions processes
  • Ability to foster equitable participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating educational programming for grades 7-12
  • Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
  • Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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