This is a grant-funded position for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of extension contingent on securing additional funding.
ORGANIZATION
Rainier Scholars is a comprehensive academic enrichment program that supports students of color over a 12-year journey – from 5th grade to college graduation. We seek to serve those who are most under-represented on college campuses and have the greatest number of barriers to achieving a college education: 85% qualify as low-income, 90% would be the first in their family to earn a college degree. Our program offers rigorous academics, leadership development and personalized support for scholars, providing access to educational pathways and myriad opportunities previously unimagined.
With a budget size of $10 million, a staff team of 50+ full-time employees and 715+ scholars and families whom we currently serve in Seattle and Tacoma, Rainier Scholars has established a positive brand for our unwavering commitment to education, proven success rate, and sustainable impact. We grow new generations of diverse college graduates, career professionals, and community leaders.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Director brings clinical expertise and care to scholars in grades 5 through 8. The role offers direct mental health support and proactive wellness programming to help scholars thrive. Working in partnership with program leadership, this role leads case consultation, coordinates support planning, supervises and develops the Academic Coaching team and Student Advisors, and contributes to Tacoma’s broader scholar wellness and summer programming priorities.
Reporting to the Director of 5th through 8th Grade Programs, the Associate Director works closely with the Associate Director of School Programs and Academic Coaches to support scholars’ social, emotional, and behavioral growth, and partners with the recruitment team on mental health screenings for prospective students.
