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
  • College readiness curricula development

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or Multilingual skills
  • Drive to improve college access
  • Responsive programming
  • Advocacy for communities
  • Building rapport with diverse constituents

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two or more years of relevant experience
  • Experience with 7th-12th grade audiences
  • Understanding of educational challenges

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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