STEM Specialist

The STEM Specialist is responsible to help low-income and/or future first-generation college students complete high school and ensure they are academically ready for college. The STEM Specialist monitors coursework, grades and test scores, mentors, tutors, and instructs students in improving necessary skills for high school and post-secondary education completion. Sets up and supervises community service, enrichment activities, and college tours. Assists College Skills Specialist and Program Director in planning and implementing a six-week residential summer program. Required Qualifications Required: * Bachelor's degree in education, science, math, technology, engineering, social work, counseling, or pertinent academic discipline. * Experience working with youth in an educational setting/environment. * A current valid driver's license and reliable transportation is a condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications Preferred: * Experience with Upward Bound and/or other TRIO programs. * Demonstrated ability to relate to, and successfully work with, underrepresented junior high and high school students, college-age students, parents, school personnel, university faculty/staff and community partners. * Demonstrated understanding of the educational needs and concerns of first-generation college students and students from low-income backgrounds. * Possess an appreciation for cultural and individual differences. * Working knowledge and experience with social media applications and computer software programs. * A basic knowledge of STEM subject matter. * Experience in curriculum development. A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 03/25/2026 Review Date 04/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this 11-month position starts at $40,480 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin April 8, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting ADA Essential Job Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical Activity of this position Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Not required The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Created: 2026-04-15