Student Achievement Specialist

Agupdate

Walla Walla (WA)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP seeks a Student Achievement Specialist in Walla Walla, WA. The role involves tutoring, advising, and mentoring students, assessing needs, and creating individual action plans to boost college and career readiness.

You will provide student and academic support services, guide college exploration, and help plan and supervise field trips to campuses. A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in student services are required; a Master’s may substitute for one year.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Two years of professional work experience in student services or related field.
  • Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
  • Any combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

  • Tutor and advise students to improve academic outcomes.
  • Mentor students and develop individual action plans.
  • Provide student and academic support to increase college and career readiness.
  • Guide college and career exploration for students.

Skills

Tutoring
Advising
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years student services

Job description

#### Student Achievement Specialist at WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP# Student Achievement SpecialistWSU Tri-Cities GEAR UPWalla Walla, WAFull-timeEducationPosted on September 17, 2026Student Achievement Specialist | Walla Walla High SchoolWSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP is seeking a Student Achievement Specialist at Walla Walla High School with a work location in Walla Walla, WA. Position has the responsibilities of tutoring, advising and mentoring students to include assessing participants' needs and creating individual action plans. Provide student and academic support services to increase college and career readiness, guide students with college and career exploration, support in planning and supervising field trips to college campuses.Position requires a 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. Apply online at https://hrs.wsu.edu/careers/. WSU is an EO/AA educator and employer.
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