Washington State University
Academic Specialist, GEAR UP | Robert Olds Junior High School (Connell, WA)
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Academic Specialist, GEAR UP | Robert Olds Junior High School (Connell, WA)
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Academic Specialist, GEAR UP | Robert Olds Junior High School (Connell, WA)
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Washington State University .
1 day ago: Be among the first 25 applicants.
Application Deadline:
11:59pm on January 4, 2026.
Title(s):
1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1.
Business Title:
Academic Specialist, GEAR UP | Robert Olds Junior High School (Connell, WA).
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term).
The Opportunity WSU Tri Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for an
Academic Specialist
at
Robert Olds Junior High School , in
Connell, WA .
As an
Academic Specialist
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. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, mentoring and advising students to increase college and career readiness, guiding students with college and career exploration, planning and supervising field trips to college campuses, and working as a team with GEAR UP staff, classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to monitor, collect, and document student data for assessment and reporting requirements. You will use instructional tools and methodologies consistent with district interventions to achieve GEAR UP grant outcomes.
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. Overtime eligible. This is an on‑site/in‑person role, with a work location in Connell, WA. Temporary End Date: October 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary:
$4,050.92 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 offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications
Positions require a Bachelor’s degree. 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 (2) years of experience providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents in individual or group settings.
Proficiency in the use of computers 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.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements under SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of school programs, student success, the school community and/or parental involvement in community and/or school setting.
Familiarity with the organization and operation of school/district administration and university/community college systems.
Demonstrated success providing leadership and supervising others.
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.
Application Instructions Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application: Resume and Cover Letter. For external candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. For internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Background Check This position requires a background check because it involves access to children or vulnerable adults, as defined by RCW 74.34. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Job Details Area/College:
WSU Tri‑Cities
Department Name:
GEAR UP Programs
Location:
Connell, WA
Employment Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 months
EEO Statement Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6384; TDD Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6388, 509‑335‑1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu .
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WSU is a civil rights employer that provides a professional working environment free of discrimination, and all rights and obligations under the U.S. federal laws and regulations. Marketing, contact, and hiring procedures comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act, Victims' Rights Act, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and the applicable state statutes for Title IX and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Notice of Non‑Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here:
https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
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Academic Specialist, GEAR UP | Robert Olds Junior High School (Connell, WA)
role at
Washington State University .
1 day ago: Be among the first 25 applicants.
Application Deadline:
11:59pm on January 4, 2026.
Title(s):
1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1.
Business Title:
Academic Specialist, GEAR UP | Robert Olds Junior High School (Connell, WA).
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term).
The Opportunity WSU Tri Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for an
Academic Specialist
at
Robert Olds Junior High School , in
Connell, WA .
As an
Academic Specialist
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. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, mentoring and advising students to increase college and career readiness, guiding students with college and career exploration, planning and supervising field trips to college campuses, and working as a team with GEAR UP staff, classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to monitor, collect, and document student data for assessment and reporting requirements. You will use instructional tools and methodologies consistent with district interventions to achieve GEAR UP grant outcomes.
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. Overtime eligible. This is an on‑site/in‑person role, with a work location in Connell, WA. Temporary End Date: October 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary:
$4,050.92 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 offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications
Positions require a Bachelor’s degree. 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 (2) years of experience providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents in individual or group settings.
Proficiency in the use of computers 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.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements under SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of school programs, student success, the school community and/or parental involvement in community and/or school setting.
Familiarity with the organization and operation of school/district administration and university/community college systems.
Demonstrated success providing leadership and supervising others.
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.
Application Instructions Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application: Resume and Cover Letter. For external candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. For internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Background Check This position requires a background check because it involves access to children or vulnerable adults, as defined by RCW 74.34. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Job Details Area/College:
WSU Tri‑Cities
Department Name:
GEAR UP Programs
Location:
Connell, WA
Employment Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 months
EEO Statement Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6384; TDD Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6388, 509‑335‑1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu .
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WSU is a civil rights employer that provides a professional working environment free of discrimination, and all rights and obligations under the U.S. federal laws and regulations. Marketing, contact, and hiring procedures comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act, Victims' Rights Act, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and the applicable state statutes for Title IX and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Notice of Non‑Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here:
https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
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