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