Chancellor jobs in Washington

Job ID: 11807
Location: Seattle Colleges District Off
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Opportunity Description
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.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

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

Position Summary

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than: August 16, 2022

Salary range for this position is: $250,000/yr. - 300,000/yr. (depending on experience)

Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees is accepting applications for an Interim Chancellor to lead the Seattle Colleges from October 2022 through June 2023 (or until a permanent Chancellor is appointed).

The Trustees seek an experienced leader in community and technical college education who, with an equity lens will build stability, sustainability, and continued improvement in enrollment, retention, and student success during this time of transition.

Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor serves as the Seattle Colleges' chief executive officer. The Chancellor is responsible for providing overall leadership and management oversight for all aspects of the Seattle Colleges operations, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and unions. In addition, the Chancellor leads the Chancellor's Executive Cabinet (three College Presidents and Vice Chancellors) that provides coordinated and aligned input on district policy, operational matters, and district-wide initiatives and projects.

This position supervises exempt, classified, and temporary employees.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached 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 is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, pending public health guidance and business needs. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.

What you will be working on:

• Provide leadership and management oversight to Seattle Colleges to build stability, sustainably, and improvement in fulfilling its mission and purpose.
• Continue implementing the Seattle Colleges Strategic Plan with steady gains in student retention, completion, transfer, and graduation.
• Work closely with the College Presidents, faculty, and staff to implement the Guided Pathways model, which aims to improve student retention and student experience while closing the achievement gap for historically underserved BIPOC student populations.
• Continue to build strong teamwork and collaboration across the Chancellor's Cabinet and between the Colleges and District leadership. Leave a high performing leadership team for the permanent Chancellor.
• Continue the efforts toward financial stability and sustainability through generating new revenue and prudent management of available resources. Implement a Financial Plan that aligns with Seattle Colleges' financial stability vision.
• Lead and support innovation and adopt best practices in instruction, student support services, and administrative services with a goal of more effective use of resources to improve student success, including implementing district-wide organizations and systems in fiscal management, enrollment, and financial aid. Continue to strengthen the district-wide organizations and systems created over the last six years in fund development, IT, HR, workforce, distance learning, and international.
• Lead inclusive planning that results in focused, concrete, district-wide change that leads to gains in enrollment, retention, and student success.
• Reinforce the college's reputation as a quality provider of transfer education and workforce development by strengthening existing partnerships and developing new ones.
• Work collaboratively with Seattle Colleges' leaders and employee union groups to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty, staff, and administrators that reflect the communities the college serves.
• Be visible locally and statewide to forge meaningful and effective partnerships with government, business, education, labor, and civic groups.

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

• Demonstrated successful experience working and leading in a large, complex institution of higher education, preferably within a community and technical college system
• Track record of leading organizational change through racial equity-minded, mission-focused leadership and management
• Experience and demonstrated results in improving fiscal management and budgeting toward sustainability and enhanced management information.
• Proven ability to bring large initiatives and complex projects to completion
• Proven results in leading programmatic and system-level initiatives in improving student success and equity for underserved student populations
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with leaders at all levels in government, labor, business, and community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and development to support strategies for improving student access and success
• Commitment to data-informed and evidence-based decision-making
• An earned post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university

Physical Requirements:

The position

• typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
• encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disability Accommodation

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

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

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 accommodations 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 "cyber bullying".

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

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

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.

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 be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WA HB 2327.