Education Specialist (provisional)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $45,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Valid driver's license required
Personal vehicle required for travel
Travel within target area frequently
The position is a 12-month full-time provisional role funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income persons in completing secondary school and entering postsecondary education

Job Summary

  • The position is a 12-month full-time provisional role funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income persons in completing secondary school and entering postsecondary education.
  • The Education Specialist will implement a postsecondary access strategy, traveling within the target area to provide advising, career exploration, and financial aid application assistance.
  • Benefits are eligible for this position, which requires frequent in-state travel and flexibility to work outside normal office hours including evenings and weekends.

Matching Summary

The position is a 12-month full-time provisional role funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income persons in completing secondary school and entering postsecondary education.

Salary

Base: $45,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Personal vehicle required for travel
  • Travel within target area frequently
  • Work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Develop workshops and deliver presentations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with TRIO populations
  • First-generation college student background
  • Low-income community representation
  • Experience in career exploration
  • Knowledge of financial aid applications

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Valid driver's license mandatory
  • Personal vehicle ownership required
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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