Academic Success Specialist

About the role

As the Academic Success Specialist for Student Affairs , you will exercise independent professional judgment and be responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing learning assistance support for the health sciences student population on the Washington State University (WSU) Health Sciences Spokane campus. You will provide guidance to students on developing skills and strategies to enhance learning and academic success. Services will be delivered through individual appointments, workshops, in-class presentations, and the development of materials, including online content and tools for the Interprofessional Learning Commons (ILC) website. You may also assist with the development and implementation of a Peer Tutor training program, as well as support campus-wide outreach for the ILC and its associated services and programs. Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions: 65% Student Programming & Advising 25% ILC Programming Support, Development, & Outreach 10% Other Duties as Assigned Additional Information: This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,574.20 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. Experience maintaining a high level of confidentiality Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Able to travel, occasionally overnight, to other campus locations and to attend meetings, conferences, and other site locations.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education, Psychology or other relevant field.
• Experience providing academic support services, learning assessments, or other experience related to academic learning support.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Experience working with health sciences students in a higher education setting.
• Experience in providing academic support for learners when English is not their primary language.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse students, faculty/staff, and community members.
• Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
• About Department & Campus -https://spokane.wsu.edu/studentaffairs/
• Area/College: Washington State University (WSU) Spokane
• Department Name: Student Affairs
• Location: Spokane, WA 99202
• Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• External candidates , upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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Additional Information

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: July 5, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1 Business Title: Academic Success Specialist Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position Details:

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