Arkansas / Department of Higher Education / Education Professional I

Job-title file

Education Professional I

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

14 employees hold this title in Department of Higher Education. Median total compensation for the role is $74,908, above the department median of $71,010.

Employees: 14
Role median: $74,908
Agency median: $71,010
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$64,570$92,317+

How total compensation varies among the 14 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Nichole Abernathy

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$92,786

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $92,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,786
Hire date: 09-28-2004
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104452

Nichole Abernathy is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $92,786. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Susan Colburn

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$90,984

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $90,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,984
Hire date: 08-30-1999
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150813

Susan Colburn holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-30-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,984. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Chandra Robinson

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$88,967

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $88,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,967
Hire date: 01-20-2009
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22128446

Chandra Robinson holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,967. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Tracy Harrell

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$83,154

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $83,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,154
Hire date: 08-21-2006
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104443

Tracy Harrell holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-21-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,154. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Kimberly Long

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$83,154

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $83,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,154
Hire date: 10-28-2002
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132329

Kimberly Long works as a Education Professional I for Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2002. Kimberly earned $83,154 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Sarah Rogers

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$79,905

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $79,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,905
Hire date: 01-25-2010
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104457

Sarah Rogers holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-25-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,905. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Billy Dedner

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$75,414

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $75,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,414
Hire date: 07-07-1998
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080364

Billy Dedner works as a Education Professional I for Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-07-1998. Billy earned $75,414 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Terry Hunkapiller

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$74,402

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $74,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,402
Hire date: 11-18-1993
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104455

At Department of Higher Education, Terry Hunkapiller serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-18-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,402. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Josue Ramirez

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$71,511

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,511
Hire date: 09-01-2011
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154890

Josue Ramirez holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-01-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,511. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Lisa Fuller

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$69,284

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $69,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,284
Hire date: 03-28-1988
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150816

Lisa Fuller is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-28-1988. 2026 total compensation came to $69,284. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Pamela Anderson

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$68,982

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $68,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,982
Hire date: 06-08-1999
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22157048

Pamela Anderson is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-08-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $68,982. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Tracy Mckeown

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$68,400

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,400
Hire date: 07-06-2014
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125429

Tracy Mckeown works as a Education Professional I for Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-06-2014. Tracy earned $68,400 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Kevin Lewis

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$67,053

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $67,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,053
Hire date: 07-09-1996
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132326

At Department of Higher Education, Kevin Lewis serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-09-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,053. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Leslie Rodriguez-Mcclellon

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-07-2025
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132327

Leslie Rodriguez-Mcclellon is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade SPC02.