Student Achievement Specialist, GEAR UP | Ephrata High School (Ephrata, WA)

Washington State University•Richland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is hiring a Student Achievement Specialist at Ephrata High School in Ephrata, Washington. The position provides student mentoring and monitors and collects student data for assessment and reporting. The specialist supports students’ engagement in education and positive academic behaviors, strengthens families’ connection to important school-based information, and helps students and families access postsecondary opportunities. The role includes family outreach and education on college readiness, student advising and academic support, assessing participant needs, and developing individual action plans. The specialist works with school personnel and community partners and participates in after-school, evening, and weekend activities. GEAR UP is a Department of Education federal program administered by WSU Tri-Cities that provides services through educational institutions and community partnerships, aiming to help students from high-poverty middle and high schools prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education. This is a full-time, 100% FTE, temporary, overtime-eligible position. It is an on-site position in Ephrata, Washington, expected to end April 2, 2027; renewal depends on extension needs and/or additional funding. The salary is $4,152.19 per month. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship and requires a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience; a related master’s degree 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.
Two years of professional experience must be 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.
Proficiency using computers and Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, with occasional supervisory responsibility of students.

Nice To Haves

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 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

Provide mentoring to students.
Monitor and collect student data for assessment and reporting requirements.
Increase GEAR UP students’ engagement in education and encourage positive academic behaviors.
Support family connection to critical school-based information and provide family outreach and education on college readiness.
Provide student advising and academic support services.
Assess participants’ needs and develop individual action plans.
Work closely with school personnel and community partners.
Participate in after-school, evening, and weekend activities.