College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $43,923 (commensurate with education + exper...
College readiness workshop facilitation
Academic mentoring and coaching
Student outreach and recruitment
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college readiness and retention by designing and facilitating workshops and programs for high school students and incoming freshmen

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college readiness and retention by designing and facilitating workshops and programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, paid holidays, and retirement programs with university contributions.
  • The role requires frequent overnight travel across the state and some evening and weekend work to support outreach and cultural programming.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist contributes to college readiness and retention by designing and facilitating workshops and programs for high school students and incoming freshmen.

Salary

Base: $43,923 (commensurate with education and experience); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance; tuition waivers; 12 holidays; retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or multilingual skills
  • Experience with underrepresented students
  • Knowledge of college admissions processes
  • Ability to foster equitable participation
  • Collaborative work with diverse constituents
  • Experience with academic summer programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Two or more years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating co-curricular programming
  • Understanding challenges in secondary and higher education
  • Professional experience in college access outreach preferred
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Bilingual Spanish or Marshallese preferred

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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