Site Manager, GEAR UP | Southridge High School (Kennewick, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59 pm on September 27, 2026.

The Opportunity

Washington State University Tri‑Cities GEAR UP program is accepting applications for a Site Manager at Southridge High School in Kennewick, WA. The Site Manager is responsible for strategic planning, administration, and management of the WSU Tri‑Cities GEAR UP project at a designated large‑size school. The program serves a cohort of at least 800 + students and manages an operating budget of at least $222,000 annually. The Site Manager will oversee at least one full‑time staff member and additional temporary/hourly employees.

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, supervision and evaluation of staff.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• One (1) or more years of experience leading or directing the work of others.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Relevant full‑time, professional experience providing tutorial services, instruction or direct outreach to middle or high school students.
• Demonstrated experience promoting success of students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight, work a flexible schedule including frequent nights and weekends, and at times supervise students.
• Proficiency with computers, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of permanent and temporary 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 first‑hand experience motivating low‑income or disadvantaged youth.
• Strong communication, team‑building, problem‑solving and conflict‑management skills.
• Knowledge of community, educational and social service resources in the district and greater Central Washington region.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement plans, deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver. See the Detailed Summary of Benefits for WSU AP Staff and Faculty and Total Compensation for more information.

Pay

Monthly salary: $4,991.14 (full salary in accordance with RCW 49.58.110).

Schedule

Full‑time (100 % FTE), temporary position (expected end date July 31, 2027). Overtime eligible. On‑site/in‑person role in Kennewick, WA. Flexible schedule with frequent nights and weekends required.