Site Manager, GEAR UP | Walla Walla High School (Walla Walla, WA)

About the role

The Opportunity: Washington State University Tri Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for a Site Manager at Walla Walla High School. As the Site Manager you will be responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and management of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at this designated large school.

Responsibilities

• Developing work plans and managing budgets
• Providing direct outreach services to students
• Coinciding and communicating with school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, area colleges, community members, local organizations and businesses
• Providing local leadership in program design, initiatives, supervision and evaluation of staff
• Collecting data, documenting accomplishments and future needs
• Developing recommendations to improve program effectiveness
• Provide support to key program components, including tutor training and career exploration, as well as post secondary preparation

Requirements

• A 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
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Relevant full-time, professional experience should be in providing tutorial services, instruction or direct outreach services to middle school or high school students
• Experience in promoting the success and achievement of students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, on some occasions with supervisory responsibility of students
• Proficiency in the use of computers, Google Workspace, and MS Office software programs such as Excel, Outlook and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing permanent and temporary employees
• 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 working with high school students of low-income background
• 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

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Pay

$4,869.40 monthly

Schedule

Full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Benefits

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

About GEAR UP Programs

The GEAR UP Program provides an intensive, year-round program of early outreach to middle and high school students in the partnering districts. It is funded with federal funds by the Department of Education grant whose purpose is to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successfully complete post-secondary education.

About WSU Tri-Cities

WSU Tri-Cities is one of six campuses in the Washington State University system, located in the heart of the Columbia Basin. Known for its strong community partnerships, personalized learning environment, and commitment to research and innovation, WSU Tri-Cities offers students hands-on experiences that prepare them for real-world success. The campus emphasizes access, equity, and opportunity, serving a diverse student population with a focus on academic excellence and community impact. With close ties to industry, national laboratories, and regional employers, WSU Tri-Cities is a hub for collaboration, leadership, and student achievement in the Tri-Cities region.

Area/College

WSU Tri-Cities Department Name: GEAR UP Programs

Work Location

Walla Walla, WA

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Resume Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.