Associate Dean of Humanities jobs in Seattle, WA

South Seattle College is looking to hire an Associate Dean for their Georgetown campus.

Salary Range for this position is $82,348.00 to $113,719.00 annually, depending on experience.

Initial review of application materials will begin on Friday, May 10th. Early applications are encouraged. This position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Dean, the Associate Dean is responsible for supporting the Executive Dean in providing strategic leadership and direction in Georgetown on and off-site instructional programs as well as assisting with the overall management of the campus. With the Executive Dean, the Associate Dean provides vision, educational leadership, and management of a broad range of credit and non-credit programs, including workforce short term certificate programs, pre-apprentice and apprenticeship programs, and associate degrees. The position functions to strengthen instructional quality, increase program capacity, and maintain adequate faculty professional development and innovative instructional design and delivery. The Associate Dean also works with relevant Georgetown and South Seattle College main campus departments and staff, program coordinators and deans to expand support services for students and increase rates of retention and completion, especially for populations underrepresented in apprenticeship programs, including people of color and women. Primary responsibilities include working with instructional staff and faculty to ensure operational effectiveness, completion of instructional administrative tasks, and improving the quality, growth, and sustainability of instructional and training programs at the Georgetown campus.

This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 8:30am - 5:00pm. This position is an exempt, non-represented position.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

• Attach current Resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Promote South Seattle College’s mission of transformative education with a particular focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with college business and industry partners, educational institutions, and private employers through activities ranging from needs assessment to curriculum development and program offerings.
• In coordination with Georgetown strategic planning, review and analyze enrollment data to support college mission and core theme goals.
• Administer systems that ensure instructional and curricular quality is maintained for all apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship instructional programs associated with the Georgetown Campus of South Seattle College
• Supervise classified, pro-staff, and/or exempt staff members; e.g. Program Manager
• Work with faculty to develop, update, and recommend curriculum, assessment strategies, and related services.
• Research and recommend methods for student learning outcome assessment.
• Support curriculum development/accreditation; participate in college accreditation process.
• Assist in the ongoing program review process for degree programs.
• Develop and schedule a program review process for the apprentice programs.
• Collaborate with Executive Dean/staff to develop new degree and Apprentice programs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Dean, faculty, and staff to develop an annual and quarterly class schedule for apprenticeship programs.
• Support the coordination of site usage among apprenticeship programs, Labor Center, short-term training, and other instructional programs, ensuring an atmosphere conducive to education.
• Collaborate with the SSC West Seattle campus partners to maintain successful Georgetown operations.
• Collaborate with SSC West Seattle campus academic programs to offer general education courses at Georgetown in support of apprenticeship degrees.
• Represent South Seattle College in various Seattle College District-wide efforts and initiatives.
• Participate in SSC’s Instructional Council as a member of the instructional administrative team.
• Participate in Guided Pathways work as an instructional leader.
• Attend quarterly apprenticeship meetings, state council, and other meetings as needed.
• Assist with part-time faculty hiring and evaluation.
• Assist with faculty teaching observations annually.
• Develop and facilitate instructor orientation and link with main campus strategies and resources.
• Support Executive Dean in planning and monitoring budgets (including state operating, grant, fee budgets).
• Participate in the development of grant proposals and oversee the implementation of programs funded through grants and contracts, monitor grant programs for accountability.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience anticipating, prioritizing, and managing tasks while respecting the diverse personalities, experiences, and competing priorities of student, staff, faculty, and partners.
• Evidence of successful work with and a commitment to diverse ethnic and multicultural populations.
• Three years of community college or university teaching experience or equivalent.
• One year of coordination, supervision, or administrative experience (e.g. faculty coordinator or equivalent experience) in higher education.
• Experience with curriculum development and/or outcomes assessment.
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and/or organized labor unions.
• Evidence of effective leadership of teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet applications.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience with grant and contract management.
• Evidence of success in developing effective partnerships.
• Education/Experience in professional/technical discipline.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of an office environment

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyberbullying.”

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803, PH: (206) 934-3873¿, Email: compliance@seattlecolleges.edu

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.