College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring for students
Program planning for academic programs
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.
  • The position involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current University of Arkansas 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, dental, life and disability insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops and academic programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.

Salary

Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions; tuition waivers; 12 holidays; leave accrual; retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • college readiness workshop facilitation
  • academic mentoring for students
  • program planning for academic programs
  • travel to regional communities
  • presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • knowledge of college admissions processes

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • experience with underrepresented student populations
  • ability to foster equitable participation
  • collaborative work with diverse stakeholders
  • experience with college entrance exam preparation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Two or more years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating educational programming for grades 7-12
  • Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
  • No sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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