Academic Specialist -Dayton Middle School

Academic Specialist -Dayton Middle School Title:1481-YN
– Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1 Business Title:Academic Specialist -Dayton 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 increasing GEAR UP students’ academic performance through direct tutoring and developing student’s positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills.

Responsibilities include mentoring and advising students to increase college and career readiness.

Guide 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 Dayton, 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 setting.
• 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: Dayton, WA Department Link: https://tricities.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: $3.478.32 FTE: 100% Position Term in Months: 12 Permanent/Temporary/Project: Temporary This is a temporary position.

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 July 13, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check. Application Instructions: Application materials should clearly community how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, and Contact Information for at least three (3) professional references. Time Type:Full time Position Term: 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/2333763 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc.

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