Student Achievement Specialist- Clarkston HS | Washington State University
Washington State University
Location
Richland, WA | United States
Job description
Student Achievement Specialist- Clarkston HS Available Title(s): 1481-NN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1, 1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1
Business Title: Student Achievement Specialist- Clarkston HS
Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type: Part time
Position Term: 12 Month
Position Details: Summary of Duties: WSU Tri-Cities Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is funded with federal funds by the Department of Education whose purpose is to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successfully complete post-secondary education.
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.
This is a temporary, 30 hours per week, 12 month position with a work location in Clarkston, 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 setting.
- 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.
- 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
Department Name: Early Outreach
City, State, Zip: Richland, WA 99354
Location: Clarkston High School, Clarkston, WA
Monthly Salary: $3,037.50 @ 75% FTE (100% FTE is $4,050)
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation .
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:
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Overtime Eligibility: Yes
FTE: 75%
Position Type: This is a Temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on
9/29/2024 . Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by February 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Screening Begin Date: Immediately
Application Instructions :
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) resume
2) cover letter
External candidates , upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
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.
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
[email protected] .
To apply, visit Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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