Student Achievement Specialist - GEAR UP | Walla Walla High School (Walla Walla, WA)

Application deadline: 11:59 pm, September 27, 2026.

The Opportunity

Washington State University Tri‑Cities GEAR UP program is seeking a Student Achievement Specialist at Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla, WA. The specialist will provide student mentoring, monitor and collect student data for assessment and reporting, increase GEAR UP student engagement, promote positive academic behaviors, connect families to critical school‑based information, and support post‑secondary access for students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide family outreach and education on college readiness.
• Deliver student and academic support services, including student advising.
• Assess participants’ needs and create individual action plans.
• Collaborate closely with school personnel and community partners.
• Participate in after‑school, evening, and weekend activities.
• Collect, manage, and report program data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in student services or related education/experience; a Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• At least two years of experience providing instruction or direct outreach to students and/or parents in individual or group settings.
• Knowledge of community, educational, and social‑service resources in the district.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, with occasional supervisory responsibility of students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of school programs, student success initiatives, and parental involvement.
• Familiarity with the organization and operation of school/district administration and university/community college systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience managing, tracking, and reporting program data.
• Experience in student academic support programs.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans, deferred compensation, and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.

Pay

Monthly salary: $4,152.19 (full salary as defined by RCW 49.58.110).

Schedule

Full‑time (100 % FTE), temporary 12‑month position (expected end date July 31, 2027). Overtime eligible. Position requires a flexible schedule with frequent evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight travel.