Academic Specialist Kiona

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: December 22, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1481-YN ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1 Business Title: Academic Specialist Kiona-Benton Middle School (Benton City, WA) Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) 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 is housed out of WSU Tri-Cities with a work location in Kiona-Benton Middle School - Benton City, WA. Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor's degree. 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 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. In some occasions, ability to travel with supervisory responsibility of students. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements under SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. 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: Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities Department Name: Early Outreach GEAR UP City, State, Zip: Richland, WA 99354 Location: Kiona-Benton Middle School (Benton City, WA) Monthly Salary: $4,050.00 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. Benefits: 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 additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on October 31, 2025. 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 December 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. 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. Application Instructions: External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" 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. Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month 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. 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