Site Manager GEAR UP | Davenport Middle School (Davenport, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 12, 2025

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

Available Title(s):

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Site Manager GEAR UP | Davenport Middle School (Davenport, WA)

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The GEAR UP Program is a federally grant funded by the Department of Education. The mission and purpose is to increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students who graduate from high school and successful complete post-secondary education.The Site Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and direct support of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at a designated high school. They provide services to a cohort of approximately 1-149 students, manage an operating budget, and supervise temporary/hourly staff.

The Site Manager represents the university as 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 include but are not limited to: providing direct outreach services to students; planning, preparation and leadership participation of group activities and seminars; coordinating and communicating with school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, area colleges, community members, organizations and businesses; providing local leadership in program evaluation; collecting data documenting accomplishments and future needs; developing recommendations to improve program effectiveness.

This position will provide support to key program components, including tutor training and supervision, career exploration, and post-secondary preparation.

*This position is housed out of WSU Tri-Cities with an in-person/work location in Davenport Middle School – Davenport, WA.*

Additional Information:

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: September 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

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

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on October 31, 2026. 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

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:

• Positions require 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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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 from diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.

• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including frequen