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 student engagement
The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college readiness and retention by designing workshops and mentoring students while supporting cultural programming on campus
Job Summary
The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college readiness and retention by designing workshops and mentoring students while supporting cultural programming on campus.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, paid holidays, and retirement programs.
This position requires frequent overnight travel across the state and some evening and weekend work to support outreach and programming needs.
Matching Summary
The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college readiness and retention by designing workshops and mentoring students while supporting cultural programming on campus.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, retirement contributions
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning for student engagement
Travel to regional communities
Presentation skills for diverse audiences
Knowledge of college admissions processes
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Experience with underrepresented student populations
Ability to foster equitable participation
Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders
Experience with college recruiting
Strong organizational and time management skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Two or more years relevant experience
Experience facilitating educational programming for grades 7-12
Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
Criminal background and sex offender registry checks
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States