First-Gen College Access Counselor

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington’s UW Educational Talent Search program seeks an Academic Counselor to provide advising, tutoring, and guidance to low-income and first-generation students across Marysville, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley districts. The role supports college admission processes, FAFSA, and scholarship applications while maintaining program data and materials.

The Academic Counselor collaborates with teachers, counselors, and staff to promote postsecondary education and program policies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 2+ years in programs serving middle/high school students preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and communities.
• Experience maintaining and reviewing student records and familiarity with admissions processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe applications, and data tools; online data collection experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising students weekly at target schools; monitor progress and coordinate support with families and staff.
• Assist recruitment and enrollment of eligible program participants.
• Maintain the program database and ensure APR reporting data is up to date.
• Assist in developing communications materials (flyers, calendars) for program events.
• Ensure compliance with UW Youth Protection requirements and document activities accordingly.
• Provide writing support and tutoring for college applications and essays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe applications

WordPress

Google Forms

Microsoft Teams

Job description

University of Washington’s UW Educational Talent Search program seeks an Academic Counselor to provide advising, tutoring, and guidance to low-income and first-generation students across Marysville, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley districts. The role supports college admission processes, FAFSA, and scholarship applications while maintaining program data and materials.

The Academic Counselor collaborates with teachers, counselors, and staff to promote postsecondary education and program policies,