Washington State University Hiring for Academic Specialist – Garrison Middle School at Pullman, Washington Full Time

Academic Specialist – Garrison Middle School Title: 1481-YN – Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1 Business Title: Academic Specialist – Garrison Middle School Location: WSU TRI-CITIES CAMPUS Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Job Family: Administrative Professional – OT Eligible 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 Academic Specialist has responsibility for using professional judgement and skills to increase GEAR UP students’ academic performance through direct tutoring and developing student’s positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills; mentoring and advising students to increase college and career readiness; guiding students with college and career exploration, plan and supervise field trips to college campuses, work as a team with GEAR UP staff, classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to analyze student data and use instructional tools and methodologies that are consistent with district interventions to achieve grant outcomes. The Academic Specialist will monitor, collect, and document student data for assessment and reporting requirements. This position has a work location 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. 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. 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. • Demonstrated success providing leadership and supervising others. • 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: Department Name: Outreach Programs – GEAR UP City, State, Zip: Walla Walla, WA Department Link: https://tricities.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: $3.478.32 FTE: 100% Position Term in M