Educational Specialist
Olympia, Washington
Educational Specialist
Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, 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 develops and teaches college
success courses and plans career/cultural workshops. 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 positions require commuting between work sites, including
Evergreen, schools, agencies, and cultural events.
These are two full-time, overtime eligible project positions with The Evergreen State College. One position is
grant funded by a US Department of Education Upward Bound Classic grant through May 31, 2022 and
dependent on continued federal funding. The other is grant funded by a US Department of Education Upward
Bound Math-Science grant through August 31, 2022 and dependent on continued federal funding. These
positions are exempt from state Civil Service rules.
Salary and Benefits: $3,589 – $3,734 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 19, 2021
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:
http://www.evergreen.edu
Application Process
For details on the application requirements and process visit: https://evergreen.edu/employment/
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
https://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.