(NAME-MCE) Academic Counselor position for Talent Search at the University of Arkansas]

[Anselmo Villanueva]

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is currently seeking an Academic
Counselor for University Access Talent Search.  Please see the job
description below for more information

Professional Non-Classified Position on the University of Arkansas campus

Job Number: Y08549P

Job Title:  University Access Talent Search Counselor

Department: Pre-College Programs

Posted Date:                         07/14/08

Annual Salary:                   $29,000 - $32,000

Description: The University Access Talent Search program at the University
of Arkansas is a grant funded early intervention federal TRIO program which
targets 600 6-

12th grade students with the potential for post-secondary education. The
University Access Counselor will work as part of a team to develop workshops
that prepare students to be successful in college and insure that all
requirements to enter college are met. Counselors will travel monthly to
target schools in

Benton and Carroll counties and McDonald County, MO to present workshops and
to meet individually with students as needed. For more information visit:

http://precollege.uark.edu/menu.html and

http://www.ed.gov/programs/triotalent/index.html

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree is required as well as experience in counseling students
concerning personal, academic, career, high school graduation, and college
placement/transition issues. Applicant must demonstrate ability to develop,
plan, organize, and implement activities related to secondary and
post-secondary completion.  Must demonstrate proficiency in written and
verbal communication, organizational skills, and ability to develop and
implement programs for adolescents.  Must have experience working with youth
and possess knowledge and experience with academic and career counseling,
technology, learning skills development, post-secondary admissions
requirements and other supportive services. Applicant must have the ability
to create and implement programs committed to academic excellence,
diversity, student success, and retention.  Applicant must have dependable
transportation.

Where to Apply?  Applications received by August 14, 2008 will receive full
consideration.   Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed
as necessary to fill the
position.  Employment contingent upon completion and approval of a criminal
background check. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume with three
references to:

Rebecca Mabry
UATS Counselor Search Coordinator

Office of Pre-College Programs
1 University of Arkansas
200 Hotz Hall
Fayetteville, AR  72701
(479) 575-3553
rmabry at uark.edu

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.  All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, and persons hired must have proof of
legal authority to work in the United States.