Job Description:
Student Success Manager
Washington Apple Education Foundation | Wenatchee, WA
Full-time | In-person
The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) is the charity of Washington's tree
fruit industry. Through scholarships, student support and industry connections, we help
young people pursue educational opportunities, build strong futures, and identify
pathways to return to our communities and make an impact of their own.
We are looking for a Student Success Manager to lead WAEF's work with current
scholarship recipients and our Beyond the Scholarship programs.
This is a relationship-centered program leadership role for someone who enjoys working
with young adults and bringing people together around their success. The Student Success
Manager helps WAEF scholars persist through college, prepare for careers, and grow
personally and professionally by building a strong network of support around them. A
significant part of the role is engaging and equipping volunteers, alumni, employers,
educational institutions and community partners to contribute their time, experience,
connections and encouragement. Through those relationships, the manager creates
meaningful opportunities for students while strengthening their connection to the WAEF
community.
What you'll do
• Lead WAEF's relationship with scholarship recipients from post-award acceptance
through graduation.
• Plan, deliver and continually strengthen WAEF's Beyond the Scholarship programs.
• Create opportunities for mentoring, professional development, career exploration
and connection.
• Work with students and employers to expand internships and other career connected learning opportunities.
• Recruit, prepare and support mentors, speakers and program volunteers.
• Lead student communications and help connect students with appropriate
resources when needs arise.
• Manage student success goals, calendars, budgets, participation information and
program evaluation.
• Serve as the primary staff partner for WAEF's Student Success Committee.
We're looking for someone who brings
A bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with at least five years of progressively
responsible experience in education, student support, nonprofit programming, workforce
development or a related field.
Strong candidates will have experience independently leading and strengthening programs
and working with volunteers or community partners. They will bring strong interpersonal
and communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with people from varied
backgrounds and experiences. Strong facilitation, organization, judgment and follow through are essential. Bilingual and bicultural experience reflecting WAEF's student
community is strongly preferred.
This position is based in WAEF's Wenatchee office and requires regular travel throughout
Washington, occasional evening and weekend commitments, and rare out-of-state travel.
Compensation & benefits
Salary/hourly range: $32-36/hour
WAEF offers a benefits package that includes:
• Medical & dental insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation time, growing with years of service
• Paid sick leave
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan participation for eligible employees
• Investments in team and personal development
Benefits are subject to applicable plan documents and WAEF policies.
To apply
Please submit a resume and letter of interest to employment@waef.org. The position will
remain open until filled.
WAEF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all
backgrounds and experiences.
Contact Person: Location: • Wenatchee, WA Application Method:Apply Online Base Pay:
