Researcher - Academic jobs in Olympia, WA

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• Build, maintain, and monitor a caseload of TRIO project participants who are students with documented disabilities through Access Services; including collecting and maintaining data on student contacts and academic progress.
• Perform comprehensive academic needs assessment of project participants and develop and implement individualized academic plans to meet student needs.
• Provide academic advising, career and graduate school guidance, financial aid counseling and writing support and coordinate these efforts with other student services offices.
• Act as a liaison to Access Services for students with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with faculty and staff and guide them to resources on campus and in the greater Olympia community as they work to meet the academic needs of students with disabilities.
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the TRIO courses.
• Develop and present workshops on topics, such as study skills, writing, or financial aid.
• Participate in outreach activities that support the recruitment of TRIO eligible students into the TRIO program.
• Assist in planning and implementation of social and cultural enrichment activities.
• Cultivate an environment of safety and sense of belonging for students with disabilities who may be learning, exploring, and defining and/or developing a disability identity.
• Collaborate with program staff to evaluate the project's effectiveness.
• Transport program participants to events using college vehicles.

• Understanding of current academic, cultural, and social landscape for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of disability culture and issues and a commitment to accessibility.
• Knowledge of the range of accessible technology.
• Knowledge of academic advising, career guidance resources, and financial aid resources/processes.
• Knowledge of college reading, writing, and study skills.
• Extensive understanding of multiculturalism and demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent planning, coordinating, and presenting skills.
• Familiarity with assistive technology.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, exhibit resiliency under pressure, set priorities, achieve goals, assess complex situations, and maintain strong ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing task and prioritize projects while maintaining attention to details.
• Ability to engage in effective conflict resolution.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and demonstrate tact and discretion.
• Strong computer skills for communication, scheduling, and reporting.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to drive and operate a college vehicle.

• Master's degree.
• Two years of full-time professional work experience providing academic support and educational planning, teaching, or tutoring services.

• Experience directly serving students with disabilities.
• Experience working in TRIO and academic support programs in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with a diverse population of college students, such as individuals with disabilities first-generation students, or individuals with limited-income.

• 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 able to occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be in compliance with Evergreen's Travel Policy and eligible driver requirements.