Student Achievement Specialist | GEAR UP; Amin Office, Richland, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 18, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for a Student Achievement Specialist (SAS). As an 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.

You will be responsible for increasing GEAR UP students' engagement in their education, positive academic behaviors, family connection to critical school-based information, post-secondary access and persistence 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 and mentoring both in person and via virtual meetings, assessing participant’s needs and creating individual action plans. Additionally, you will monitor and collect student data for assessment and reporting requirements. As an SAS you will work closely with school personnel and community partners and participate in classrooms, at lunch, before and after school, evening and weekend activities.

This is a temporary, full-time position assigned to the GEAR UP administrative office. Travel throughout Washington State to multiple 2- and 4-year post-secondary institutions is expected.

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

This position is overtime eligible.

This is a temporary position expected to end on September 29, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

$4,152.19 per month 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.

• 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.

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. The two (2) years of experience must be in providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and working with parents/adults in individual or group setting.

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.

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…