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Washington State University Student Achievement Specialist Walla Walla HS (Walla Walla, WA) in Richland, Washington
Student Achievement Specialist Walla Walla HS (Walla Walla, WA)
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
February 5, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1
Business Title:
Student Achievement Specialist | Walla Walla HS (Walla Walla, WA)
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
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 Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla, WA.
Required Qualifications:
• Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience or 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 and MS Office software programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends.
• On some occasions, ability to travel with supervisory responsibility of students.
• Must have or be able to obtain at the time of hire, a valid unrestricted driver's license.
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<