Academic Specialist | (Kennewick, WA)
About The Position
Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is hiring an Academic Specialist to work in middle schools in Kennewick, Washington. The role uses professional judgment and skills to improve GEAR UP students’ academic performance through direct tutoring and the development of positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills. The federally funded GEAR UP program aims to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successfully complete postsecondary education. This is a full-time, temporary, on-site position expected to end September 30, 2027. Renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or securing additional funding. The position is overtime eligible and requires willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent evenings and weekends. Monthly salary is $4,152.19–$4,940.13, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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 combined and substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Proficiency with computers, Google Workspace, and MS Office software programs.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, with occasional supervisory responsibility for students.
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.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group, 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
- 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.
- Work collaboratively 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.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement
- 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
