Site Manager - GEAR UP | McLoughlin Middle School (Pasco, WA)
About The Position
Washington State University Tri-Cities is hiring a Site Manager for its GEAR UP program at McLoughlin Middle School in Pasco, Washington. The role is responsible for strategic planning, administration, and management of the project at a designated medium-size school serving a cohort of at least 150–799 students, with an annual operating budget of approximately $95,000–$195,000. The Site Manager serves as the university’s primary liaison to partner schools and their communities, implements GEAR UP goals and objectives, and ensures compliance with federal, state, university, and grant regulations. The role 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. The federally funded Department of Education grant 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 supports key program components such as tutor training, career exploration, and post-secondary preparation. This is a full-time, temporary, in-person position in Pasco, Washington, expected to end September 30, 2027. Renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or securing additional funding. The position is overtime eligible and requires a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, and willingness and ability to travel overnight. Monthly salary is $4,743.82–$5,483.55, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
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 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 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 accomplishments and future needs.
- Develop recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
- Support program components, including tutor training, career exploration, and post-secondary preparation.
- Represent the university as the primary liaison to partner schools and their communities.
- Implement GEAR UP goals and objectives while ensuring compliance with federal, state, university, and grant regulations.
- Oversee at least one full-time staff member and additional temporary/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
