Academic Specialist | Finley Middle School | (Finley, WA)

Washington State University•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is hiring an Academic Specialist at Finley Middle School in Finley, Washington. The specialist 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 role supports the GEAR UP program’s purpose of helping more low-income and underrepresented students graduate from high school and successfully complete post-secondary education. This is a full-time, temporary, on-site position. It is overtime eligible and is expected to end September 30, 2027; renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or securing additional funding. The role requires a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, and overnight travel. The monthly salary is $4,152.19–$4,940.13, with individual placement based on relevant experience, education, skills, and abilities.

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.
Ability to occasionally take 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 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 develop their positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills to increase academic performance.
Mentor and advise students to increase college and career readiness.
Guide students in 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.