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

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 27, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

1481- - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

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

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for a Student Achievement Specialist (SAS) at Walla Walla High School
, in Walla Walla, WA
. As a Student Achievement Specialist you will provide student mentoring and will monitor and collect student data for assessment and reporting requirements. You will be responsible for increasing GEAR UP students’ engagement in their education, positive academic behaviors, family connection to critical school-based information, and post-secondary access support for students and families. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing family outreach and education on college readiness, student and academic support services to include student advising, assessing participant’s needs and creating individual action plans.

You will also work closely with school personnel and community partners and participate in after school, evening and weekend activities.

The GEAR UP Program is federally funded by Department of Education grants whose purpose is to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successfully complete post-secondary education.

This is a full time (100 % FTE),
temporary position. This position is overtime eligible
.

This is an on-site/in-person position located in Walla Walla, WA
.

Temporary End Date: This temporary position is expected to end on July 31, 2027 . Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $4,152.19 per month

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary for this position.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the Detailed Summary of Benefits for AP and Faculty staff and Total Compensation.

• 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.
• Two years of the professional experience must be in student services, specifically providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents in individual or group settings, or related education/experience.
• Knowledge of community, educational and social service resources in the district’s community.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office software programs 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.

• 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…