College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshops
Academic summer programs
Student mentoring and coaching
Supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts through workshops and program facilitation for high school students and incoming freshmen

Job Summary

  • Supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts through workshops and program facilitation for high school students and incoming freshmen.
  • Provides professional mentoring and academic coaching to current UA students, and supports student success and cultural programming on campus.
  • Offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

Supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts through workshops and program facilitation for high school students and incoming freshmen.

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • College readiness workshops
  • Academic summer programs
  • Student mentoring and coaching
  • Frequent overnight travel
  • Evening and weekend events

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or Multilingual
  • Drive to improve college access
  • Responsive programming
  • Equitable participation environments

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Tailored Resume

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