College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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 planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation workshops for high school students and educators

Job Summary

  • The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation workshops 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 contributions.
  • The role requires frequent overnight travel across the state and participation in some evening and weekend events to support student success and cultural programming.

Matching Summary

The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, and ACT preparation workshops 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 student engagement
  • Travel to statewide communities
  • Presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Knowledge of college admissions processes

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • Experience with underrepresented student populations
  • Collaborative relationship building
  • Cultural programming support
  • Virtual and in-person teaching skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
  • Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
  • No sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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