Academic Program Coordinator | Upward Bound (Yakima County)

Washington State University; Yakima, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington State University seeks an Academic Program Coordinator for the Yakima County Upward Bound program. The role focuses on delivering college readiness services to low-income, first-generation high school students and their families, with duties spanning advising, event planning, and college tours in Yakima County.

The position requires regular travel to Eisenhower and Highland High Schools, occasional evenings and weekends, and overnight supervision during programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
• Two years of full-time experience in advising or teaching high school students.
• Experience working with complex records and databases.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, with occasional supervisory responsibility of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and career advising to high school students and families.
• Coordinate services at target high schools and maintain regular student contact.
• Develop individualized academic service plans to support student success and college prep.
• Assist with college applications, study skills, test prep, parent workshops, student events, and college tours.
• Plan and implement a six-week Summer Academy; travel to Yakima County target schools as needed.

Skills

Student advising

Career counseling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Group facilitation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred (substitution for experience)

Job description

**The Opportunity:** Washington State University Tri-Cities **Upward Bound (Yakima County)** is now accepting applications for an **Academic Program Coordinator.** The Yakima County **Upward Bound Program** is a federally funded academic support program that prepares and motivates low-income, first-generation, and academically at-risk high school students to successfully complete a college education. The program serves students at Eisenhower High School and Highland High School in Yakima, serving the communities of Tieton and Cowiche in Yakima County.As the Academic Program Coordinator, you will help implement an intensive college-readiness program for high school students and their families. You will provide academic and career advising, coordinate services at target high schools, maintain regular student contact, and develop individualized academic service plans that support student success and preparation for college. Duties will include but are not limited to assisting with college applications, study skills, test preparation, parent workshops, student events, college tours, and the planning and implementation of a six-week Summer Academy. This position includes regular travel to Yakima County target schools, evening and weekend work as needed, and overnight supervision of program students during summer and academic-year activities. **Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:*** 40% Student Advising and Career Counseling* 30% Special Events, College Tours, Testing, and Summer Academy Support* 15% Outreach, Parent Engagement, and Community Communication* 10% Assessment and Program Administration* 5% Other Duties as Assigned**Additional Information:**This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.The position is expected to end on August 31, 2027. *Renewal is dependent on program needs and if additional funding is secured to extend employment.*This position works on-site in Yakima, WA and requires frequent travel to Eisenhower and Highland High Schools in Yakima County.**Monthly Salary**: $4,050.92 to $4,495.53 | *Commensurate with experience and qualifications* 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure. **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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. 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 (2) years of the full-time experience in advising or teaching high school students.* Experience working with complex records and databases.* Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, with occasional supervisory responsibility of students.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish.* Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.* Experience working in a higher education setting.* Familiarity with academic programs and requirements, as well as financial aid policies and procedures.* Skill in facilitating groups and working with community partners.* Experience coordinating events.***Position Sponsorship Eligibility:*** *Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.***Area/College**: **WSU Tri-Cities (**Richland, WA) **Department Name**: **Outreach Programs-Upward Bound****, Yakima County** **Location:** Yakima, WA **Application Instructions**: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.1) Resume2) Cover Letter**External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. 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. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. **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, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, and includes unsupervised access to children under the age of 16. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington 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 [e-mail].