College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
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 on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy
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 on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
This position involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students, supporting student success and cultural programming, and requires frequent overnight travel across the state/region, with some on-campus night and weekend events.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a focus on work-life balance, including benefits like university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.
Matching 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 on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
Facilitating co-curricular programming
Presentation skills
Verbal and written communication
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or Multilingual
Drive to improve college access
Responsive programming
Advocacy for communities
Collaborative work with diverse constituents
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Two or more years of relevant experience
Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
Understanding of educational challenges
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States