Site Manager, GEAR UP Soap Lake High School; Soap Lake, WA

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

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

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Title:

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

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

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 supervise full‑time and temporary/hourly staff as needed.

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.

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted:
January 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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

Location:

Soap Lake High School (soap lake). On-site/in‑person.

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.

• 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.

• 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 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…