Site Manager | Pioneer Middle School | (Walla Walla, WA)

Washington State University; Washington; On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Walla Walla seeks a Site Manager for the GEAR UP program at Pioneer Middle School to oversee strategic planning, administration, and staff management at a designated school site.

The role includes budgeting, direct outreach to students, data collection, program evaluation, and coordination with school staff and community partners; the incumbent may supervise at least one full-time staff and temporary workers, with a 12-month term and end date of Sept 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience in providing tutorial services, instruction, or direct outreach services to middle school or high school students, or closely related student services.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
• One or more years of experience leading or directing the work of others.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Budget management

Public outreach

Leadership

Data collection & evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute for experience

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Position Details:

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

Additional Information:

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.

Benefits:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Work Location:

Walla Walla, WA

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.

Time Type: Full time. Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509‑335‑4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6384; TDD Callers: 1‑800‑833‑6388, 509‑335‑1259(f), or [e-mail].

Notice of Non‑Discrimination:

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