Site Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
November 25, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

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

Title:

Site Manager | (Moses Lake, WA)

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

The Opportunity:

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for a Site Manager at Middle Schools in Moses Lake, WA. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and management of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at a designated medium size school. The GEAR UP program provides services to a cohort of at least 150-799 students, managing an operating budget of approximately $95,000-$195,000 annually.

Additionally, as the Site Manager you will oversee at least 1 full-time staff and additional temporary/hourly employees. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Developing and managing budgets
• 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 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, and post secondary preparation

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. This is an in-person/on-site position located in Moses Lake, WA.

Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on September 30, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

$4,743.82 - $5,483.55 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary for this position.

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 Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in 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 MS Office software programs such as Excel, Outlook and Word.

• 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…