ETS Academic Counselor | College Access & Guidance

UW Advancement Careers; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Yakima County is seeking an Academic Counselor (Counseling Services Coordinator) to support Educational Talent Search efforts for low‑income and first‑generation students in Toppenish, Wapato, and Mount Adams districts.

You will plan, deliver services, collect data, and help promote post‑secondary education while maintaining materials and engaging with schools and communities. This role emphasizes in-person student contact with occasional remote options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in programs serving middle school and high school and/or students.

Responsibilities

• Advising at target schools with weekly sessions, monitoring student progress, and coordinating with families and staff.
• Recruiting eligible students for ETS, focusing on first-generation and low-income students.
• Maintaining the database of program participants for the APR and program reporting.

Skills

Public speaking

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Technology proficient

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe applications

FileMaker Database

Job description

University of Washington in Yakima County is seeking an Academic Counselor (Counseling Services Coordinator) to support Educational Talent Search efforts for low‑income and first‑generation students in Toppenish, Wapato, and Mount Adams districts.

You will plan, deliver services, collect data, and help promote post‑secondary education while maintaining materials and engaging with schools and communities. This role emphasizes in-person student contact with occasional remote options.