College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Academic Outreach Specialist for its College Access Initiative, focusing on enhancing college readiness and support for high school students. The role involves designing workshops, mentoring, and facilitating academic programs while requiring travel and evening/weekend availability.
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Job Summary
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops for high school students, supporters, and educators.
This position involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students, as well as supporting student success and cultural programming on campus.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Academic Outreach Specialist for its College Access Initiative, focusing on enhancing college readiness and support for high school students. The role involves designing workshops, mentoring, and facilitating academic programs while requiring travel and evening/weekend availability.
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Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
Facilitating co-curricular programming
Presentations to diverse audiences
Develop college readiness curricula
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or Multilingual
Drive to improve college access
Responsive programming
Advocacy for communities
Build rapport with students and partners
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree
2+ years relevant experience
Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
Understanding of educational challenges
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States