College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
The Academic Outreach Specialist will support college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy
Job Summary
The Academic Outreach Specialist will support college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
This role involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students, as well as supporting student success and cultural programming on campus.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions.
Matching Summary
The Academic Outreach Specialist will support college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
Salary
Base: $43,923; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
College access outreach
Student mentoring
Academic retention programming
Facilitating co-curricular programming
Workshop design and facilitation
Frequent overnight travel
Nice-to-have
Bilingual or Multilingual
Drive to improve college access
Responsive programming
Advocacy for communities
Building rapport with diverse constituents
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree
2+ years relevant experience
Experience facilitating programming for 7th-12th grade students
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States