ETS Outreach Representative

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Closing Date:

11/04/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Student AffairsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain’s main campus in Mena is situated on a pristine 40-acre campus at the foot of Arkansas’ second highest peak, Rich Mountain, with satellite campuses located in Waldron and Mount Ida.

A two-year public community college offering six associate degrees, seven associate workforce degrees, fifteen technical/certificate programs and a growing list of athletic programs, UA Rich Mountain provides transformative education to all learners with an average 14:1 student to faculty ratio.

Thank you for your interest. We hope you’ll be joining us in the heart of UARM’s Buck country soon!

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Educational Talent Search

Summary of Job Duties:

The Educational Talent Search Outreach Representative, under the direction of the Director of Educational Talent Search, encourages students in grades six through 12 to complete high school and enter college as defined by federal guidelines

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Background similar to students or experience with disadvantaged students required.

· Experience in dealing with people individually and in groups.

· Experience in relating to students from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

· Experience in financial aid either at the high school or college level preferred.

· Experience in the field of education or social services desirable.

Additional Information:

· Become knowledgeable and remain current regarding the following:

· The scope and purpose of the project proposal.

· Admission procedures and requirements, budgets, dormitory expenses, and majors offered at different colleges and universities.

· Existing scholarships, grants, and loan programs available at colleges and universities.

· College admission and financial aid applications.

· Monitor database record of all participants.

· Establish and maintain a close liaison with GED centers, college faculty and counselors, financial aid directors, and other college personnel.

· Maintain a participant workload with individual folders and computerized database records on each participant.

· Establish a high degree of rapport with potential college students.

· Actively identify, select, and enroll eligible participants in the ETS program.

· Meet with assigned participants once a month at assigned school.

· Help motivate participants to seek a post-secondary education.

· Provide high-quality career, academic, and personal advisement for participants.

· Assist program participants in completing and submitting admission and financial aid applications.

· Provide comprehensive assessment of each participant.

· Assist eligible participants in obtaining fee waivers for entrance exams and admission applications when necessary.

· Introduce, when needed, interested participants to local and out-of-state admission counselors, financial aid officers, and placement officers.

· Remain attentive to identification of new sources of student scholarships, grants, and loans.

· Conduct on-going follow-up during the year to note participant’s progress in completing all required paperwork.

· Coordinate services with other agencies to provide each ETS participant with the best support possible.

· Attend workshops sponsored by the college for update of knowledge in areas including financial aid, college admissions, etc.

· Attend national, regional, and/or state educational and professional conferences as designated by the project director.

· Maintain records as the project director may designate.

· Assist in the training of new staff.

· Assist in the development of forms, brochures, etc.

· Assist in the coordination of activities such as career days, field trips, college nights, college representatives’ visits, etc.

· Represent the ETS program by serving on public committees and speaking at engagements in the target area.

· Carry out all special projects or assignments designated by the project director.

· Develop and execute workshops beneficial to participants.

· Serve on College committees to promote the services offered to disadvantaged populations.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

42,000 - 44,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to the application.Jeff Neufeld
Director of Talent Search
479-394-7622 x 1654
jneufeld@uarichmountain.edu

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain 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 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes