"Site Manager, GEAR UP Soap Lake High School (Soap Lake, WA)"

Site Manager, GEAR UP Soap Lake High School (Soap Lake, WA)

Posted: 10-Dec-25

Location: Richland, Washington

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative, Student Affairs/Services

Internal Number: 6777397

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: January 4, 2026

Available Title(s): 1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title: Site Manager, GEAR UP | Soap Lake High School (Soap Lake, WA)

Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

The Opportunity:

WSU Tri-Cities welcomes applications for a Site Manager at Soap Lake High School for our GEAR UP Programs. You will be responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and management of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at a designated small school. You will serve a cohort of approximately 1-149 students and manage an operating budget of $65,000 - $95,000 annually. You will also supervises full-time and temporary/hourly staff as needed.

As a Site Manager, you represent WSU as the primary liaison to the partner schools and their communities implementing GEAR UP goals and objectives while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, university, and grant regulations. Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Developing and managing budgets; developing work plans; providing direct outreach services to students; coordinating and communicating with school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, area colleges, community members, organizations and businesses; providing local leadership in program design, initiatives, supervision of staff, and evaluation; collecting data documenting accomplishments and future needs; developing recommendations to improve program effectiveness. You will provide support to key program components, including tutor training and career exploration, and post secondary preparation.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position.

This position is overtime eligible.

This is an on-site/in-person position, located at Soap Lake High School.

Temporary End Date: This temporary position is expected to end on September 29, 2029.

Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $4,386.00 per month

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary for this position.

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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. 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.
• The relevant full-time, professional experience should be in providing tutorial services, instruction or direct outreach services to middle school or high school students.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting the success and achievement of students.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, with occasional supervisory responsibility of students.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements under SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Proficiency in the use of computers; Google Workspace, MS Office software programs such as Excel, Outlook and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing a government grant program in a middle or high school setting.
• Experience developing and managing a budget.
• Experience coordinating events and filed trips for students.
• Experience working with college readiness programs.
• Professional first-hand experience motivating students of low-income or disadvantaged youth.
• Demonstrated strong communication, team building, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of community, educational and social service resources in the district's community.

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 lower-income and disadvantaged 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 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

Location: Soap Lake, WA