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GEAR UP Program & College Entrance Coordinator

Available Title(s):
107N-YN_CS_NPS - Program Coordinator

Business Title:
GEAR UP Program & College Entrance Coordinator

Employee Type:
Classified

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
>6 to <9 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
This position provides outreach services to students and families. The GEAR UP Program & College Entrance Coordinator performs college readiness support while providing tutoring and academic advising/mentoring services in support of the educational and outreach enrichment of the GEAR UP Program.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating program services and resources; promotes and facilitates in providing College and Career Exploration outreach opportunities for students; develops and implements student-focused, academic and college prep services on educational topics including career planning, college admissions, student financial aid, etc.; and performs complex scheduling, marketing and coordinating of on and off-site activities such as college and career exploration events, field trips to post-secondary institutions, and family engagement events.

This position requires the ability to apply independent judgement based on knowledge of academic policies and procedures as they pertain to the program and student readiness; program support when providing regular communication and correspondence with site managers and partners.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent AND (2) two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.

• Experience in providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents in individual or group settings.
  
• Proficiency in the use of computers; MS Office software programs and Google workspace.
  
• Experience in planning, developing events and/or special projects
  
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
  
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background screening.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent amount of experience and education.
  
• Experience working in a collaborative manner with diverse groups.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
  
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures /Guidelines.
  
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.
  

Additional Information:

Department Name: Office of K-12 Outreach & Partnerships | GEAR UP

Department Link: http://earlyoutreach.wsu.edu/

City, State: Kennewick, WA

Monthly Salary: Range 38 | $3,096.00 to $4,117.00 Step A-M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Position Type: Temporary

Temporary End Date: This is a project position expected to end on 12/31/2023. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Richland-WA/GEAR-UP-Program---College-Entrance-Coordinator_R-9349

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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