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Olympia, Washington Educational Specialist For complete details and to learn how to apply for this position visit: Position Purpose In collaboration with the Upward Bound Tacoma team and with direction and support of the Director of Upward Bound Tacoma, this position is responsible for maintaining and building positive relationships with participants, families, and partner schools, as well as promoting high school academic achievement and post-secondary success for program participants. This position works within the target schools of Mount Tahoma and Lincoln High School to provide direct services for students, including check and connect interventions, as well as college, career, and academic advising. Based on these relationships, this role develops and teaches college success courses and plans career and cultural workshops tailored to student interests, aspirations, and needs. These responsibilities require strong organizational abilities and coordination of student workers and temporary staff, as well as coordination with other programs and organizations like outreach, colleges, universities, community-based organizations, social service agencies, and other Evergreen programs and offices. The position requires commuting between work sites, including Evergreen, high schools, agencies, and cultural events. This is a full-time, overtime eligible, project at The Evergreen State College. This project position is funded by a US Department of Education Upward Bound Classic grant through May 31, 2027 and is dependent on continued federal funding. This position is exempt from Washington State Civil Service rules. Salary and Benefits: $4,367 – $4,765 per month of full-time work + excellent benefits including paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package; and a tuition waiver program. Closes: April 22, 2025 All requested application materials must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered. About the College The Evergreen State College is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs. The college has a vibrant undergraduate program, graduate programs, and public service centers that constitute a unique academic setting. The college values a student-centered learning environment, a link between theory and practice, and a multicultural community of diverse faculty, students and staff working together. For more information about Evergreen, please visit our college catalog or our website: Application Process For details on the application requirements and process visit: 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 or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505. recblid 3oc3eim655fzam1fwb2vu3sfoj8r6a

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