Site Manager | Pioneer Middle School | (Walla Walla, WA)
About The Position
Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is seeking a Site Manager for Pioneer Middle School in Walla Walla, Washington. The Site Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and management of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at a designated medium-size school. The program serves a cohort of at least 150–799 students and manages an annual operating budget of approximately $95,000–$195,000. The Site Manager oversees at least one full-time staff member and additional temporary or hourly employees. The GEAR UP Program provides intensive, year-round early outreach to middle and high school students in partnering districts. Funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant, the program aims to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successfully complete post-secondary education. This is a full-time, 100% FTE, temporary position expected to end September 30, 2027. Renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or additional funding. The position is overtime eligible and is performed in person at the school in Walla Walla, WA. The monthly salary is $4,743.82–$5,483.55, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work experience providing tutorial services, instruction, or direct outreach services to middle or high school students, or in closely related student services. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
- Relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- At least one year of experience leading or directing the work of others.
- Demonstrated experience promoting the success and achievement of students from all social backgrounds.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight, work a flexible schedule including frequent nights and weekends, and assume supervisory responsibility for students.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing a team of subordinate staff.
- Experience managing a government grant program in a middle or high school setting.
- Experience developing and managing a budget.
- Experience coordinating student events and field trips.
- Experience working with college readiness programs.
- Professional experience motivating students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including students from low-income households.
- Strong communication, team-building, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
- Knowledge of community, educational, and social service resources in the district’s community; familiarity with resources in the greater Central Washington region.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage budgets.
- Provide direct outreach services to students.
- Coordinate and communicate with school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, area colleges, community members, organizations, and businesses.
- Provide local leadership in program design, initiatives, staff supervision, and evaluation.
- Collect data documenting program accomplishments and future needs.
- Develop recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
- Support key program components, including tutor training, career exploration, and post-secondary preparation.
- Oversee at least one full-time staff member and additional temporary or hourly employees.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation
- Optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
