What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Success Specialist - GEAR UP position at Highline Public Schools?
SUMMARY: The Future Success Specialist plays a critical role in fulfilling our mission of preparing all students for postsecondary and career success. This position will be campus-based conducting direct service with secondary students. The Future Success Specialist will provide support to scholars and their families, execute post-secondary exploration and career workshops/programs, engage with community partners, and districtwide college and career exploration events and programs.
Highline Public Schools will be filling three Future Success Specialist positions to support the implementation of a GEAR UP grant in collaboration with the University of Washington. GEAR UP is a federally funded grant that supports career and college access activities for cohorts of middle and high school students and families. The GEAR UP Future Success Specialist role will begin working with cohorts of middle school students and families and transition to high school along with students and families. This role is grant funded through September 2031.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop and execute regular workshops on post-secondary pathways, academic preparedness, career exploration, and cultural identity including 1:1 academic and post-secondary advising, outreach, and supportive services.
- Develop a consistent follow-up and outreach plan for ensuring student tasks and program goals are completed.
- Collaborate and maintain relationships with college and career team, staff, teachers, and counselors. This includes participation in college and career team trainings, meetings, and planning sessions with the Secondary Success and College and Career Readiness team and community partners.
- Collaborate with college and career staff and community partners to encourage family engagement in college and career readiness programming.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent
- Two years demonstrated project management, event planning, direct youth services or administrative experience
- Proficient with technology, including use of Microsoft Office, Google Applications
Salary : $75,734 - $84,454
