Site Manager | Pioneer Middle School

Washington State University Tri-Cities GEAR UP program is now accepting applications for a Site Manager at Pioneer Middle School in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, 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.

Monthly Salary: $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.

• 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
• employee tuition waiver

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in providing tutorial services, instruction, or direct outreach services to middle school or high school students, or closely related student services.
• 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.
• One (1) or more years of experience leading or directing the work of others.
• 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 experiences including but not limited to students from low‑income households.
• Demonstrated 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.

Not eligible for work visa…