Academic Specialist GEAR UP | Columbia Middle School (Burbank, WA)
About the role
The WSU Tri Cities GEAR UP program is seeking an Academic Specialist at Columbia Middle School in Burbank, WA. The Academic Specialist will mentor and advise students to enhance their academic performance, guide them in college and career exploration, and manage student data.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and advise students to improve academic performance and develop positive behaviors and non-cognitive skills.
- Guide students in college and career exploration, organize field trips to college campuses, and collaborate with GEAR UP staff, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
- Implement instructional tools and methodologies consistent with district interventions to meet GEAR UP grant objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional work experience in student services or related fields.
- A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
- Professional experience in providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents.
- Proficiency in using computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Willingness and ability to travel, work flexible hours, and occasionally supervise students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of school programs, student success, and community involvement.
- Familiarity with school and district administration operations.
- Experience in leading and supervising others.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
- Experience managing, tracking, and reporting program data.
- Experience in student academic support programs.
Benefits
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and tuition waivers. For more details, refer to the detailed Summary of Benefits.
Pay
$4,050.92 per month
Schedule
This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with potential for overtime. It is an on-site/in-person position located in Burbank, WA. The position is temporary and ends on March 1, 2027, with renewal dependent on funding.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional work experience in student services or related fields.
- A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
- Professional experience in providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents.
- Proficiency in using computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Willingness and ability to travel, work flexible hours, and occasionally supervise students.
Skills
Knowledge of school programs, student success, and community involvement. Familiarity with school and district administration operations. Experience in leading and supervising others. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups. Experience managing, tracking, and reporting program data. Experience in student academic support programs.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and tuition waivers. For more details, refer to the detailed Summary of Benefits.
Pay
$4,050.92 per month
Schedule
This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with potential for overtime. It is an on-site/in-person position located in Burbank, WA. The position is temporary and ends on March 1, 2027, with renewal dependent on funding.
Area/College
WSU Tri-Cities Department Name: GEAR UP Location: Burbank, WA
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter to their online application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) should update their education and experience in their worker profile in Workday before starting their application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to submit as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check
This position requires a background check due to access to children or vulnerable adults, engagement in law enforcement, security clearance, interaction with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related needs. A background check will be completed after an initial determination of qualification for employment.