College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshops
Academic coaching current students
Program planning and facilitation
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

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 with benefits including health 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.

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • college readiness workshops
  • academic coaching current students
  • program planning and facilitation
  • frequent overnight travel

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual or multilingual skills
  • drive to improve college access
  • responsive programming
  • equitable participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years relevant experience
  • experience facilitating co-curricular programming
  • understanding of educational challenges

Work Rights

Not specified

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