Academic Counselor (Yakima County) at UW in Seattle, WA

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Job Description Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D), College Access Unit, has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic Counselor to join the Educational Talent Search team. About this Opportunity Under the supervision of the Director for Educational Talent Search (ETS), the Academic Counselor (payroll title: Counseling Services Coordinator (NE S 6)) will develop, plan, and deliver services to low-income and first-generation students and their families in the Toppenish, Wapato and Mount Adams School Districts, promoting post-secondary education. The CSC/AC will help refine and implement ETS Program objectives, procedures, practices, and policies and serve as the main point of contact for students and the public for information about ETS. The Academic Counselor monitors student performance and identifies students in need of extra support or intervention. The Academic Counselor helps prepare recruitment materials, collect and enter applicant data, and assist in reviewing applicants for admission into the program. The Academic Counselor processes data from online data collection systems, compiles and input data, and generates reports required for the APR, compliance, and program success. The CSC/AC also helps maintain the program’s promotional materials, web site, student and social media presence and the systems utilized for collecting information and communicating with stakeholders and the public. This position plays a key role in ensuring ETS's program effectiveness and continuity. This position is based out of Yakima County and will require the ability to drive and commute to target schools . The UW supports some hybrid remote work, so long as it meets the business needs of OMA&D as determined by the position’s supervisor and unit leadership. But this position is primarily in person, student-facing with remote and hybrid options during school breaks and the summer. Key Responsibilities Advising (50%): Conduct weekly advising sessions at each target school, monitor student progress, and communicate with students, families, teachers, and guidance counselors to support students and overcome obstacles to their success. Advise students about course selection and placement in advanced coursework and arrange for tutorial support, behavioral interventions, or referral to service agencies when needed. Monitor completion of college, financial aid, and scholarship applications, FAFSA, and college enrollment requirements for annual performance report (APR). Prepare, edit, and maintain online and print materials related to program policies, procedures, and operations. At target schools, be a liaison with teachers, counselors, and support staff. Represent the ETS program in meetings and other functions both on and off campus. Recruiting (10%): Assist with recruitment of new eligible students to ETS (2/3's first generation and low income). Database Management (15%): Support the Director in maintaining the database program participant’s information up to date for the APR each year. Communications (5%): Assist in developing communication tools such as flyers for students and families about program events and specific actions required by each student to succeed. Compliance (5%): In coordination with the ETS director, ensure compliance with all UW youth protection requirements and register services with UW’s Youth Protection database. Tutoring Support (10%): Provide writing support and arrange for tutoring for students for their college application and scholarship essays, SAT practice essays, and school assignments. Other Duties as assigned (5%). Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications Applican