College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Program planning for academic summer programs
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports the college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts of the College Access Initiative and the Division of Student Affairs

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports the college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts of the College Access Initiative and the Division of Student Affairs.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • This position requires frequent overnight travel to communities across the state/region and some on-campus night and weekend events.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports the college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts of the College Access Initiative and the Division of Student Affairs.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • college readiness workshop facilitation
  • academic mentoring and coaching
  • program planning for academic summer programs
  • travel to regional communities
  • strong presentation skills
  • knowledge of college admissions processes

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years relevant experience in college access or student mentoring
  • Experience facilitating co-curricular programming for grades 7-12
  • Criminal background and sex offender registry checks
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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