Site Manager | (Moses Lake, WA)
About The Position
Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP is hiring a Site Manager for middle schools in Moses Lake, Washington. The Site Manager is responsible for 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 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. GEAR UP provides an intensive, year-round early outreach program for middle and high school students in partnering districts. Funded through 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. This is a full-time, temporary, overtime-eligible, in-person position in Moses Lake, Washington, expected to end September 30, 2027. Renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or additional funding. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship and requires a background check.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. 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.
- 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 of 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 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.
- Demonstrated 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 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 and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement
- 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
