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 and facilitation
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school and university students
Job Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school and university students.
The position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.
The role requires frequent overnight travel across the state and some evening and weekend work, fostering a collegial and inclusive campus culture focused on educational access and student success.
Matching Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school and university students.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning and facilitation
Travel to regional communities
Presentation skills for diverse audiences
Student success and cultural programming
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Experience with underrepresented student populations
Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid
Ability to build rapport with students and partners
Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders
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
Professional experience in college access outreach preferred
Bilingual or multilingual preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States