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