Academic Counselor

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WA County - Yakima time type:
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January 29, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Job Description
**** The GEAR UP RISE UP program has an outstanding opportunity for two full-time Academic Counselors.
**** This position is a grant-funded position and contingent upon funding.
**** This position is stationed in a remote site:
Yakima School District both at the Middle/High School buildings in Yakima, WA. Occasional statewide and national travel is also required at times for professional development.  In addition, this program offers residential programming in the summer and overnight college visits throughout the year.
** For over 55 years, the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) has advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Washington, a campus that sits on tribal land. Through our programs and partnerships, we create pathways for diverse populations to access postsecondary opportunities, nurture and support their academic success, and cultivate a campus climate that enriches the educational experience for all.

This legacy of work continues to drive excellence at UW and together, we help the university work toward its vision for becoming a more just and equitable campus community. More information about the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity is available at .Within OMA&D is the College Access unit that implements programs focused on expanding access for underserved communities by partnering with K-12 school districts, two-year colleges, and community coalitions.

The Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, Rural Initiatives in STEM Education and Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP RISE UP) is the largest college access program serving middle and high school students.

The University of Washington GEAR UP Program (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) RISE UP serves 9,000 students throughout Washington State with an annual operating budget of $7 million. The goal of the GEAR UP grant is to increase student college-going rates and preparedness by enhancing educational environments and creating sustainable programs at the middle school and high school grade levels.

Focus is on interventions/activities that intentionally provide students with opportunities for acquiring intellectual and interpersonal skills that will increase their likelihood of success and retention at the post-secondary level.

Under the Direction of the GEAR UP Director, Associate Director and the YSD Counseling Services Coordinator,
** the Academic Counselor (AC)
** develops, plans, and delivers GEAR UP services to low-income and first-generation students and their families in Yakima School District. The AC will help refine and implement GEAR UP’s grant objectives, procedures, practices, and policies and serve as the main point of contact for students, family, and the public for information about GEAR UP. The AC monitors student performance and identifies students in need of extra support or intervention.

The AC helps develop curriculum and services and collect data to ensure grant outcomes are met.

GEAR UP is a funded federal program (that includes 2 distinct grants within its operation) and are the largest grants operated by the Office of Minority Affairs/Diversity. This grant will serve over 9,000 students in the Yakima, Grant, Kittitas and Skagit Counties, with an annual operating budget of 7 million with a seven-year commitment to renew it. The goal of the GEAR UP grant is to increase student college-going rates and preparedness.

The Academic Counselor for the GEAR UP RISE UP will work with students, families, k-12 schools, and college campuses to promote and develop strategies, activities, and resources to ensure college readiness and first year success in post-secondary education and success of low-income first-generation students. This position requires the ability to collaborate with students, families, and schools to develop innovative college access events, parent academies, and summer programs that utilize…