Academic Outreach Specialist
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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College Access Initiative
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Academic Outreach Specialist supports the college readiness, recruitment, and retention efforts of the College Access Initiative (CAI) and the Multicultural Center (MC). Reporting to the Director of the CAI, the Academic Outreach Specialist will contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops for high school students, supporters, and educators with respect to college planning, admissions, financial aid literacy, ACT, and opportunities at the University of Arkansas. The Academic Outreach Specialist will also contribute to program planning and facilitation for academic summer programs for high school students and incoming freshmen. This position also involves professional mentoring and academic coaching of current UA students regarding their academic progress and success, as well as supporting student success and programming on campus. This position is housed on campus in the MC, but will require frequent overnight travel to communities across the state/region, and some on-campus night and weekend events. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, or related fields from an accredited institution of higher education
At least two or more years of relevant experience as a student leader or professional in areas such as college access outreach, advocacy, student mentoring, or academic retention programming
Experience as a student or professional with facilitating co-curricular programming and educational experiences for audiences of 7th-12th grade students and/or supporters and educators
An expressed understanding of educational access within the context of secondary and higher education
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual or Multilingual (English, Spanish, Marshallese preferred)
Master’s coursework or degree in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Communications, Community development, or a related field
Experience developing programs
Academic outreach experience and a demonstrated drive to improve the college access and completion
At least one or more years of professional experience in facilitating college access and academic support programs designed to assist a broad and diverse student population
Experience with college recruiting and/or outreach
Extensive academic presentation and program facilitation experience
Extensive direct personal and/or professional experience serving communities of students and families
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of the challenges faced by students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, including first-generation college students and those from low-income communities, in accessing and completing higher education
Knowledge of college planning and admissions processes
Knowledge of the ACT and ability to help students prepare for it and other college entrance exams and processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to give presentations comfortably and confidently to students, parents, educators and higher education colleagues
Ability to create environments that foster participation of all groups to best meet needs related to educational access
Ability to develop college readiness curricula and workshops
Ability to teach college readiness skills and facilitate related activities, in-person, and virtually as needed
Ability to build rapport with high school and college students, school and community partners, and campus colleagues
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and gain support from a broad array of constituents, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, community members and visitors.
Ability to travel to various events and activities, as well as work some evenings and weekends, based on programming needs
Ability to help students and families navigate them
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
