Educational Specialist

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

• Assess individual student's needs and implement individual action plans designed for Upward Bound participants.
• Teach and assist with the development of the Summer Learning Institute curriculum and Academic Year curriculum, including academic enrichment, study skills, and life skills, college campus visits, college fairs, workshops, career explorations, cultural events, camping, hiking, and team sports.
• Maintain participant files and information in database, including collecting information and inputting contact information, transcripts, and student statistics for Annual Performance Report.
• Enroll participants, including offering informational meetings, meeting with parents, collecting applications, reviewing applications, verifying data, and interviewing students.
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Performance Report.
• Work closely with school personnel and other Upward Bound staff to design and implement effective academic intervention strategies for participants.
• Perform weekly observations and provide support in participants' classes.
• Coordinate and provide for the following: academic enrichment; education, career planning, and recreational activities by reserving meeting space, transportation, accommodation, meals and event admissions, and by distributing and collecting parent permission forms for activities, such as tutoring, summer residential experience, Saturday School, and college campus visits.
• Develop and provide academic enrichment, cultural, and career planning activities for participants.
• Assess, monitor, and report participant progress through the following: testing, individual consultation, and collecting and evaluating test scores, grades, and progress reports.
• Conduct follow-up tracking, programming, and collect data on graduate participants through four years of higher education.
• Supervise afterschool tutors, volunteers, temporary employees, and interns at assigned schools.
• Supervise and transport program participants in sponsored activities, including evening and overnight events and activities.
• Design, create, and post a quarterly electronic Upward Bound newsletter online.
• Advise and advocate for participants individually and in groups in areas related to educational success and higher education, such as study skills, time management, college testing, college application, career planning, and financial aid information.
• Refer participants to social and health services when needed.
• Develop essential tools to provide a venue that will impart strategies, information, and educational opportunities to parents, including college admissions and financial aid.
• Answer office phone and drop in questions.
• Organize and file program records.
• Provide support to the Evergreen community through participation on committees and by attending events.
• Attend Upward Bound staff meetings.
• Develop and facilitate curriculum development workshops for staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and understanding of strategies to address issues affecting educational success and college participation for first generation and low-income students.
• Skill in and ability to create and teach academic enrichment, study skills, and life skills curriculum.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimum supervision, including the ability to complete high-quality work under pressure.
• Enthusiasm for working with adolescents and young adults, including ability to work collaboratively with high school officials, parents, and students.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research, understand, and summarize information regarding secondary education, post-secondary education, community resources, and events, such as graduation requirements, course requirements, college admissions, financial aid, career pathways, and cultural events.
• Ability to develop and facilitate workshops for staff.
• Ability to provide services and activities that promote educational success, such as pro-collegiate academic advising, tutoring, SAT/ACT workshops, portfolio creation, and admissions and financial aid processes.
• Commitment to educational excellence for all low-income and first-generation students regardless of social backgrounds, such as income level, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or religion, and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program information and records, including student information and records.
• Provide leadership for tutors, summer residential staff, and students.
• Enthusiasm for on-going professional development to improve individual job and overall program performance.
• Ability to participate in physical activities with students, such as team sports, hiking, and climbing.
• Ability to move supplies, such as snacks, drinks, camping equipment, and educational supplies.
• Proficiency with information technology, office software, and ability to learn job specific software programs.
• Skill in and ability to update websites.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of successful experience in an advisory, counseling, or teaching capacity in a program serving high school students, disadvantaged people, or people underrepresented in higher education.

• Master's degree in a field such as education or social science with education focus.
• Valid state teaching certificate.
• Experience working in academic enrichment program for low-income, underrepresented, and underserved youth, such as Upward Bound, MESA, Upward Bound Math-Science, Education Talent Search, AVID, or HERO.

• Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
• This position is part of a bargaining unit and covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
• Must be in compliance with Evergreen's Travel Policy.
• Must be able to travel and work evenings and/or weekends.
• Must meet the eligible driver requirements: 1) Valid U.S. driver's license, 2) 18 years old or older, 3) Two or more years of fully licensed driving experience, and 4) Clean driving record with none of the following within the past 2 years: Any suspension/revocation of license for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, DUI or other vehicle-related felony; or for multiple traffic offenses (2 moving violations/infractions in 12 months/3 moving violations/infractions in 24 months) resulting in a Conditional Status driving record or subsequent suspension/revocation of license.
• Must be able to move up to 25 pounds.