Site Manager - Prosser High School

Available Title(s):

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Site Manager - Prosser High School

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position is responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and direct support of the WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP project at a designated school. Provides services to a cohort of at least 200 students. Manages an operating budget of $95,000 – $195,000 annually. Supervises 1 FTE or less.
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: provide direct outreach services to students; planning, preparation and leadership participation of group activities and seminars; coordinate and communicate with school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, area colleges, community members, organizations and businesses; provide local leadership in program evaluation; collect data documenting accomplishments and future needs; develop 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.
The project provides an intense program during the school year for early outreach high school students in the partnering districts. This position will work at the high school and will be housed in the Prosser School District.

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.

• 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 frequent nights and weekends.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office software programs Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to travel overnight and in some occasions with supervisory responsibility of students.
• Must have or be able to obtain at the time of hire, a valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising 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 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 service resources in the district’s community.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities
Department Name: Early Outreach
City, State, Zip: Richland, WA 99354

Location: Prosser High School, Prosser, WA

Monthly Salary: $4,626.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf .

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility: Yes

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a Temporary position.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 9/29/2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by January 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Screening Begin Date: Immediately

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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to log back in and upload/ submit any additional documents. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting.

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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.

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