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 and coaching
Program planning for academic outreach
The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT preparation, and opportunities at the University of Arkansas through workshops and programs

Job Summary

  • The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT preparation, and opportunities at the University of Arkansas through workshops and programs.
  • The position offers a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement contributions.
  • The role requires frequent overnight travel across the state/region and participation in some evening and weekend events.

Matching Summary

The Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT preparation, and opportunities at the University of Arkansas through workshops and programs.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • College readiness workshop facilitation
  • Academic mentoring and coaching
  • Program planning for academic outreach
  • Travel to community events
  • Presentation skills for diverse audiences

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • Experience with underrepresented student populations
  • Knowledge of college admissions processes
  • Ability to foster equitable participation
  • Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
  • 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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