College Access Coach, Student Affairs And Enrollment, Vancouver Campus

College Access Coach, Student Affairs and Enrollment, Vancouver Campus Available Title(s):
1149-YN_ADMINPRO - Admissions Counselor Business Title:
College Access Coach, Student Affairs and Enrollment, Vancouver Campus Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type:
Full time Position Term:
12 Month Position Details: College Access Coach , Student Affairs and Enrollment, Vancouver Campus
If you have an affinity with high school students and would like to join a team of professionals that directly impact the lives of low-income and underrepresented students, we have an open College Access Coach position at WSU Vancouver. Summary of Duties
Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver's Talent Search programs are funded with federal TRiO grants by the Department of Education. The program's purpose is to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successfully complete post-secondary education. The College Access Coach has the responsibility to increase Talent Search students' academic performance through direct tutoring, advising, and developing students' positive academic behaviors and non-cognitive skills. Responsibilities include mentoring students to increase college and career readiness, coaching students regarding financial literacy, financial aid, and the college application process, and supervising college students who will work part-time directly with the high school students as academic tutors. This position will schedule, arrange, and provide supervision of field trips to college campuses, working as a team with other Talent Search staff.
With the assistance of classroom teachers, counselors, and school administrators, the College Access Coach will reach out to students, and use instructional tools and methodologies that are consistent with Vancouver School District and Dept. of Education interventions to achieve grant outcomes. The College Access Coach will monitor, collect, analyze, and document student data for assessment and reporting requirements. This position is housed out of WSU Vancouver and will work within Hudson's Bay and Fort Vancouver high schools, providing direct support for Vancouver School District students. An important component of this position is the knowledge of the community resources in target schools for participants and parents/families geared to serve the needs of low income and potential first-generation college students. The College Access Coach reports to the Campus Director of Talent Search programs at WSU Vancouver. Required Qualifications
Positions require a bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience directly related to student services. A master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office software programs.
Willingness and ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of experience providing instruction or direct outreach services to students and/or working with parents in an individual or group setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of school programs, student success, the school community and/or parental involvement in community and/or school setting.
Familiarity with organization and operation of school/district administration and university/community college systems.
Demonstrated success providing leadership and supervising others.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, including peers, university and school administrators, faculty, staff, students and parents, and the public.
Experience managing, tracking, and reporting program data.
Experience in student academic support programs. Bi-lingual in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, etc.
Essential Duties:


40% Recruitment and Retention


25% Programming


20% Supervision and Leadership


10% Administrative Duties


5% Other duties as assigned.



Application instructions:


Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contribution to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply .



Additional Information: Area/College:


Washington State University Vancouver



Department Name:


Student Affairs and Enrollment


Trio Talent Search Program



City, State, Zip:


Vancouver, WA 98686



Department Link: Work Location and Schedule:


The position will be primarily in person at the designated target school and on campus at WSUV. After 6 months remote work may also be available during breaks when students are not present.



Temporary End Date:


This is a temporary position expected to end on September 30, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.



Monthly Salary:


Minimum: $4,050 ($48,600/year); Midpoint: $4,941 ($59,292/year); Maximum: $5,832 ($69,984/year), Grade 3, Zone 3. 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 and the availability of approved grant funding. Successful candidates typically begin up to the mid-point of the salary range.



Benefits:


WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program.


For a summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:


Find total compensation information here: .



FTE:


100%



Posting Close Date:


Applicants must submit their completed application by May 20, 2024, at 11:59 pm.



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


Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements . Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.



Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application in the 'Resume & Cover Letter' section of your application. : Resume
A cover letter
A contributions to equity statement (see information and link below)



Please include a statement on contributions to equity. Provide examples from your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at WSU Vancouver. Include examples such as any of the following: Programming, events, and initiatives; Committee, council, or board service; Student and/or staff outreach, recruitment, and retention; Community engagement and volunteerism. WSU Vancouver's strategic plan embeds equity in all 5 goals, including a specific goal for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (Goal 4). Please see our Strategic Plan, Goal 4 for more information on what WSU Vancouver is doing in this space, .



About WSU Vancouver


WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.


As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.


WSU Vancouver leads with an equity lens and is recognized nationally as a top college for equity , diversity, inclusion and belonging.


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: (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: ; TDD Callers: , (f), or .



To apply, visit Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.














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