Academic Counselor (Skagit Valley)

University of Washington Medical Center•Washington, DC

4d•$58,008 - $62,004

About The Position

The UW Educational Talent Search (ETS) program in the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity seeks an Academic Counselor (payroll title: Counseling Services Coordinator, NE S 6). Under the supervision of the Director for Educational Talent Search, this position develops, plans, and delivers services to low-income and first-generation students and their families in the Marysville, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley School Districts to promote postsecondary education. The counselor helps refine and implement ETS objectives, procedures, practices, and policies and serves as the main point of contact for students and the public seeking information about ETS. The position is contingent on continued grant funding. The Academic Counselor monitors student performance, identifies students needing additional support or intervention, assists with recruitment and admissions, and maintains participant data and reports required for the annual performance report, compliance, and program success. The counselor also supports program communications and promotional materials, the website, student and social media presence, and systems used to collect information and communicate with stakeholders. The position conducts advising at target schools; supports course selection, advanced coursework, tutoring, interventions, and referrals; tracks college, financial aid, scholarship, FAFSA, and enrollment requirements; and coordinates recruitment, database management, communications, youth-protection compliance, and writing and tutoring support. It is a regular, 100% FTE position on first shift. The annual pay range is $58,008 to $62,004.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience working in programs serving middle school and high school students and/or students; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications unless legal requirements apply.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Experience maintaining and reviewing student records.
Knowledge of admissions, financial aid, and career development.
Experience updating and maintaining computer systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
Experience with online data collection tools such as Google Forms, WordPress, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to organize and plan program activities and services, manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet tight program deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Past TRIO participant and/or bilingual ability.
Experience with federal regulations and federal TRIO programs supporting the educational development of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students.
Personal experience overcoming barriers like those faced by students served by the project.
Understanding of partner schools and communities in the Mount Vernon, Marysville, and Sedro-Woolley region, Washington state college-access programs, and college admission requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly advising sessions at each target school and monitor student progress.
Communicate with students, families, teachers, and guidance counselors to support student success and address obstacles.
Advise students on course selection and advanced coursework, and arrange tutoring, behavioral interventions, or referrals to service agencies when needed.
Monitor completion of college, financial aid, scholarship, FAFSA, and college enrollment requirements for the annual performance report.
Prepare, edit, and maintain online and print materials related to program policies, procedures, and operations.
Serve as a liaison with teachers, counselors, and support staff at target schools; represent ETS at meetings and other functions on and off campus.
Work with the ETS Director to review, select, and enroll eligible participants who reflect the diversity of target schools.
Support the Director in maintaining current participant information in the database for annual performance reporting.
Help develop communications such as flyers for students and families about program events and actions required for student success.
Research, create, and maintain an online calendar or database of opportunities for participants.
Coordinate with the ETS Director to comply with UW youth protection requirements and register services in UW’s Youth Protection database.
Provide writing support and arrange tutoring for college and scholarship essays, SAT practice essays, and school assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.