Site Manager | Soap Lake Middle School | (Soap Lake, WA)
About The Position
Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is hiring a Site Manager at Soap Lake Middle School in Soap Lake, Washington. The position is responsible for strategic planning, administration, and management of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at a designated small-size school. The program serves a cohort of 1–149 students and has an annual operating budget of approximately $65,000–$95,000. The Site Manager oversees at least one full-time staff member and additional temporary or hourly employees. GEAR UP provides intensive, year-round early outreach to middle and high school students in partnering districts. Funded by a federal 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 postsecondary education. This is a full-time, temporary, overtime-eligible position based in person at Soap Lake Middle School. It is expected to end September 30, 2027; extension depends on the need for the position and/or additional funding. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work experience providing tutorial services, instruction, direct outreach services to middle or high school students, or 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 have 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 varied 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, and 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 accomplishments and future needs.
- Develop recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
- Support key program components, including tutor training, career exploration, and postsecondary preparation.
- Oversee at least one full-time staff member and additional temporary or hourly employees.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and 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
