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