Job Information
Washington State University Student Achievement Specialist Kennewick HS in Richland, Washington
Student Achievement Specialist Kennewick HS
Available Title(s):
1481-NNADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1, 1481-YNADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1
Business Title:
Student Achievement Specialist | Kennewick HS
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Student Achievement Specialist (SAS) has responsibility for increasing GEAR UP students' engagement in their education, positive academic behaviors, family connection to critical school-based information, post-secondary access support for students and families. Duties include but are not limited to providing family outreach and education on college readiness, student and academic support services to include student advising, assessing participant's needs and creating individual action plans.
The Student Achievement Specialist (SAS) will provide student mentoring and will monitor and collect student data for assessment and reporting requirements. Will work closely with school personnel and community partners and participate in classrooms, at lunch, before and after school, evening and weekend activities.
The GEAR UP Program is funded with federal funds by the Department of Education grant whose purpose is to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successful complete post-secondary education.
This is a temporary, full-time, position assigned to Kennewick High School in Kennewick, WA.
Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents in individual or group settings.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, Google Workspace and MS Office software programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated knowledge of school programs, student success, the school community and/or parental involvement in community and/or school setting.
• Familiarity with organization and operation of school/district administration and university/community college systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, including peers, university and school administrators, faculty, staff, students and parents, and the general public.
• Experience managing, tracking, and reporting program data.
• Experience in student academic support programs.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
WSU Tri-Cities
Department Name:
GEAR UP Programs
City, State, Zip:
Kennewick, WA 99336
Monthly Salary:
$4,050.00
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this positio