Student Achievement Specialist - Southridge High School

Company: Washington State University
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Student Achievement Specialist - Southridge High School



Title:

1481-YN - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1



Business Title:

Student Achievement Specialist - Southridge High School

Location:

WSU TRI-CITIES CAMPUS



Area:



Department:



Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)



Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible



Position Number:



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 position assigned to Southridge 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.



Additional Requirements:



-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.



-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 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:



Monthly Salary: $3,478.32



FTE: 100%



Permanent/Temporary: Temporary



Position Term in months: 12



City, State, Zip: Kennewick, WA 99338



Department Link: http://gearup.earlyoutreach.org/



Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.



Position Closing/Screening Begin Date: 02/08/2021



Special Instructions to Applicants:



Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application



Required Documents: Cover letter, Resume, References contact list



Time Type:

Full time



Position Term:



Posting Close Date (If empty, open until filled):

February 8, 2021

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 https://hrs@wsu.edu.



To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2134259



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



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