Education Specialist (provisional)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Base: $45,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Implement postsecondary access strategy
Provide advising and career exploration
Assist with college admissions
The Education Specialist implements a postsecondary access strategy for eligible adults and travels within the target area to provide services such as advising, career exploration, study skills, exposure to college campuses, college admissions, and financial aid application assistance

Job Summary

  • The Education Specialist implements a postsecondary access strategy for eligible adults and travels within the target area to provide services such as advising, career exploration, study skills, exposure to college campuses, college admissions, and financial aid application assistance.
  • This position is grant-funded and contingent upon annual federal appropriations, and is a 12-month full-time provisional position in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment.

Matching Summary

The Education Specialist implements a postsecondary access strategy for eligible adults and travels within the target area to provide services such as advising, career exploration, study skills, exposure to college campuses, college admissions, and financial aid application assistance.

Salary

Base: $45,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Implement postsecondary access strategy
  • Provide advising and career exploration
  • Assist with college admissions
  • Deliver presentations virtually and in person
  • Conduct community outreach events
  • Maintain student records database

Nice-to-have

  • Relate to program participants with sensitivity
  • Work effectively with diverse backgrounds
  • Highly motivated and flexible scheduling
  • Work independently and as a team member

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

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