Site Manager, GEAR UP | Soap Lake High School (Soap Lake, WA)

Washington State University • Richland, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for a Site Manager at Soap Lake High School. As the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and management of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at a designated small size school. The GEAR UP program provides services to a cohort of at approximately 1-149 students, managing an operating budget of $65,000-$95,000 annually. Additionally, as the Site Manager you will oversee full-time and additional temporary/hourly employees. The GEAR UP Program provides an intensive, year-round program of early outreach to middle and high school students in the partnering districts. It is funded with federal funds by the Department of Education grant whose purpose is to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successfully complete post-secondary education. WSU Tri-Cities is one of six campuses in the Washington State University system, located in the heart of the Columbia Basin. Known for its strong community partnerships, personalized learning environment, and commitment to research and innovation, WSU Tri-Cities offers students hands-on experiences that prepare them for real-world success. The campus emphasizes access, equity, and opportunity, serving a diverse student population with a focus on academic excellence and community impact. With close ties to industry, national laboratories, and regional employers, WSU Tri-Cities is a hub for collaboration, leadership, and student achievement in the Tri-Cities region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
• The relevant full-time, professional experience should be in providing tutorial services, instruction or direct outreach services to middle school or high school students.
• Experience in promoting the success and achievement of students from all backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight, work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends and in some occasions transport and have supervisory responsibility of students.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word).

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Experience managing a government grant program in a middle or high school setting.
• Experience developing and managing a budget.
• Experience coordinating events and filed trips for students.
• Experience working with college readiness programs.
• Professional experience motivating students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrated strong communication, team building, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of community, educational and social service resources in the district’s community.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing budgets
• Providing direct outreach services to students
• Coordinating and communicating with school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, area colleges, community members, organizations and businesses
• Providing local leadership in program design, initiatives, supervision and evaluation of staff
• Collecting data documenting accomplishments and future needs
• Developing recommendations to improve program effectiveness
• Provide support to key program components, including tutor training and career exploration, and post secondary preparation

Benefits

• 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
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level