College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $43,923; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Facilitate workshops for students and educators
Academic coaching for current students
Program planning and facilitation
The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy

Job Summary

  • The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts by designing and facilitating workshops on college planning, admissions, and financial aid literacy.
  • This position 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, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The College Access Initiative Academic Outreach Specialist supports 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

  • Facilitate workshops for students and educators
  • Academic coaching for current students
  • Program planning and facilitation
  • Frequent overnight travel required
  • Work evenings and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual or Multilingual skills
  • Drive to improve college access
  • Responsive programming advocacy
  • Build rapport with diverse constituents

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • 2+ years relevant experience
  • Experience facilitating co-curricular programming for 7th-12th grade students
  • Understanding of secondary and higher education challenges

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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