Student Achievement Specialist, GEAR UP | Ephrata High School (Ephrata, WA)
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic Advising & Student Services, School Counseling & Student Support, Youth Development
Student Achievement Specialist, GEAR UP | Ephrata High School (Ephrata, WA)
Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for a Student Achievement Specialist (SAS) at Ephrata High School. As a Student Achievement Specialist (SAS) 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 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a Department of Education federal program that has been granted to and administered by WSU Tri-Cities. GEAR UP offers direct services to educational institutions and community partnerships. The program aims to increase the number of students from high-poverty middle and high schools who are well-prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary 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 Ephrata, WA.
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on April 2, 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 range 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 offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office 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.
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 the Department: GEAR UP Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities
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