Academic Outreach Specialist
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Job Description
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Type of Position:
Student Activities and Engagement
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations 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 nations 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
College Access Initiative
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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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors 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-12thgrade students and/or supporters and educators
An expressedunderstanding of educational access within the context of secondary and higher education
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual or Multilingual (English Spanish Marshallese preferred)
Masters 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
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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 Universitys 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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Pulling Pushing
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
