Academic Specialist Moses Lake, WA)

Academic Specialist | (Moses Lake, WA)# WSU Jobs## Academic Specialist | (Moses Lake, WA)
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Richland, WA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R-15749
** Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
** November 25, 2026

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 | (Moses Lake, WA)
** Employee Type:
** Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
** Position Details:
***
* The Opportunity:

** Washington State University
** Tri-Cities GEAR UP
** program is now accepting applications for an
** Academic Specialist (AS)
** in
** Middle Schools in Moses Lake, WA.
** As an AS you will use professional judgement and skills to increase GEAR UP student academic performance through direct tutoring and development of positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills.
** Duties include** (but are not limited to):
* 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 achieve GEAR UP grant outcomes
* Monitor, collect, and document student data for assessment and reporting requirements 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.
** Additional Information:
** This is a
** full time** (
** 100%
** FTE),
** temporary
* * position. This position is overtime
** eligible.
** This is an
** in-person/on-site position located in Moses Lake, WA****.
**** Temporary End Date:
** This is a temporary position
** expected to end on September 30, 2027.
** Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
** Monthly Salary:** **$4,152.19 - $4,940.13** **|*
* * Commensurate with experience and qualifications
* 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 Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience 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. 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.
* Proficiency in the use of computers, Google Workspace and MS Office software programs.
* 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, 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.
* 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.
** Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship    
** About*
* ** WSU Tri-Cities****,** (Richland, WA)
** About*
* ** GEAR UP Programs
***
* Work Location:

** Moses Lake, WA  
** Application Instructions:
** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required…