Northern California HERC

Student Academic Specialist - Moses Lake HS

Title:
1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:
Student Academic Specialist - Moses Lake HS

Additional Titles:

Location:
WSU TRI-CITIES CAMPUS

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

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 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, 12 month position assigned to Moses Lake High School in Moses Lake, 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 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 settings.
  
• Familiarity with organization and operation of secondary school/district administration and university/community college systems.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, including peers, university and school administrators, faculty, and staff, students and parents, and the general public.
  
• Experience managing, tracking and reporting program data.
  
• Experience in student academic support programs.
  

Additional Information:

Department Name: Office of K-12 Outreach & Partnerships | GEAR UP

Department Link: http://earlyoutreach.wsu.edu/

City, State, Zip: Moses Lake, WA

Monthly Salary: $4,050.00

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a Temporary position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin Monday, February 13, 2023 and remain on-going until a finalist is identified.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Contact Information for at least three (3) professional references
  

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Richland-WA/Student-Academic-Specialist---Moses-Lake-HS_R-8601

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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