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

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