Academic Specialist | John Sager Middle School | (College Place, WA)
About The Position
Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is hiring an Academic Specialist at John Sager Middle School in College Place, Washington. The specialist uses professional judgment and skills to improve GEAR UP students’ academic performance through direct tutoring and by developing positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills. The role supports students’ college and career readiness through mentoring, advising, and exploration activities, including planning and supervising college-campus field trips. The specialist works with GEAR UP staff, teachers, counselors, and administrators to achieve grant outcomes and monitors, collects, and documents student data for assessment and reporting. GEAR UP is federally funded by Department of Education grants intended to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and complete post-secondary education. This is a full-time, 100% FTE, temporary, 12-month, on-site position in College Place, Washington. The position is overtime eligible and is expected to end September 30, 2027; renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or additional funding. Monthly salary is $4,152.19–$4,940.13, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in student services, specifically providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents in individual or group settings, or related education/experience.
- A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
- Relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Proficiency using computers, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office software programs.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends.
- Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizen; the position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of school programs, student success, the school community, and/or parental involvement in a community or school setting.
- Familiarity with the organization and operation of school or district administration and university or community college systems.
- Demonstrated success providing leadership and supervising others.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse people, including peers, university and school administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
- Experience managing, tracking, and reporting program data.
- Experience in student academic support programs.
Responsibilities
- Tutor students and help develop positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills to improve academic performance.
- Mentor and advise students to increase college and career readiness.
- Guide students through college and career exploration.
- Plan and supervise field trips to college campuses.
- Collaborate with GEAR UP staff, classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to achieve GEAR UP grant outcomes.
- Monitor, collect, and document student data for assessment and reporting requirements.
- Work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, and occasionally supervise students.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
