Site Manager | McFarland Middle School | (Othello, WA)

Washington State University•Richland, WA

1d•$4,744 - $5,484•Onsite

About The Position

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is hiring a Site Manager at McFarland Middle School in Othello, Washington. The Site Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and management of the GEAR UP project at a designated medium-size school. The program serves a cohort of at least 150–799 students, manages an annual operating budget of approximately $95,000–$195,000, and has at least one full-time staff member in addition to temporary or hourly employees under the Site Manager’s oversight. 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 post-secondary education. The Site Manager provides local leadership and direct student outreach, supports program components such as tutor training, career exploration, and post-secondary preparation, and works with school and community stakeholders. This is a full-time, temporary, overtime-eligible, in-person position in Othello, WA, expected to end September 30, 2027. Renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or additional funding. The monthly salary range 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 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 supervise students.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS 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 events and field trips for students.
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 such 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.