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 in-state frequently required
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist to implement postsecondary access strategies for eligible adults in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist to implement postsecondary access strategies for eligible adults in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program.
  • This 12-month full-time provisional position involves traveling within the target area to provide advising, career exploration, and financial aid application assistance to low-income persons without four-year degrees.
  • The role requires maintaining student records, preparing monthly and annual reports, and attending professional conferences, with eligibility contingent upon annual federal appropriations.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Education Specialist to implement postsecondary access strategies for eligible adults in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Personal vehicle required for travel
  • Travel in-state frequently required
  • Work outside normal office hours
  • Overnight travel for conferences

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with TRIO populations
  • First-generation college student background
  • Low-income population representation
  • Experience delivering presentations
  • Knowledge of campus academic programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
  • 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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