College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
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 on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy
Job Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
This position involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students, as well as supporting student success and cultural programming on campus, requiring frequent overnight travel.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.
Matching Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes
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
Responsive programming
Advocacy for communities
Building rapport with diverse constituents
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