Education Specialist (Provisional)

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Closing Date:

02/16/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Student AffairsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Department:

TRIO - Provisional Positions

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking applications for the position of Education Specialist. This is a 12-month full-time provisional position in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Northeast Program a higher education access program for adults. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income persons and persons without a four-year degree in completing secondary school and entering postsecondary school. This position is grant-funded and contingent upon annual federal appropriations.

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 governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree;

• A valid drivers license and a personal vehicle are required for travel.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in social services student services education counseling or a closely related field;

• Experience working with TRIO or similar populations;

• Experience working with adults aged 19 and over;

• Experience in outreach/supportive services delivering presentations and areas related to the development of personal and academic success;

• Experience in overcoming barriers similar to the target population;

• Representative of the population served (first-generation college/low-income).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and select eligible participants;

• Assess and document participants academic secondary and postsecondary needs;

• Meet program objectives;

• Meet and implement competitive preference priorities (CPPs);

• Develop workshops and deliver presentations in person and virtually;

• Coordinate and conduct community outreach and recruitment events;

• Assist participants in completing postsecondary admission and financial aid application;

• Document objective attainment and postsecondary enrollment and financial aid;

• Maintain the database of student records;

• Attain program objectives for the assigned target area;

• Prepare monthly mid-year and annual reports;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess a valid drivers license and a personal vehicle for travel;

• Must be able to travel in-state frequently and work outside normal office hours including evenings and weekends;

• Must be flexible in scheduling to meet program and community demands including overnight travel for attendance at professional conferences;

• Highly motivated and can work in various educational settings;

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability and sensitivity to relate to program participants;

• Ability to work effectively with staff and community partners of diverse backgrounds and educational levels;

• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and adhere to deadlines;

• Knowledge of campus academic programs and postsecondary student personnel services;

• Knowledge of educational career and personal development strategies;

• Ability to work independently and as a team member;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database operations;

• Basic knowledge of Zoom Google Classroom and other social media platforms for student recruitment and services;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a non-judgmental manner with diverse populations of students and school officials;

• Demonstrate organizational and prioritization abilities in accomplishing tasks.

Additional Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Adult Maltreatment Child Maltreatment Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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:

Driving Hearing Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving Lifting Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Benefits Eligible: