Seattle Colleges Looking for Interim President – North Seattle College Full Time

Position Summary

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 gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Great Medical/Dental plans for the employee and their family
• PEBB Wellness Plan – SmartHealth
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Waiver for additional education
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in times of need
• Promotional Opportunities
• Orca Card / transportation benefits
• Union Membership

To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty 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 June 30, 2023.

Salary range for this position is: $89,357/yr. – $261,493/yr. (depending on experience)

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.

Are you passionate about leading and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to support student success? Have you contributed to innovative initiatives resulting in institutional excellence? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As the college’s Interim President, you will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management oversight for all aspects of the college operations, in partnership with faculty and staff.

Under the supervision of the Chancellor, the Interim President serves as the college’s chief executive officer. The Interim President is responsible for providing overall leadership and management oversight for all aspects of college operations, in collaboration with faculty, pro-staff, and classified unions. In addition, the Interim President serves on the Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet, providing input on district policy and operational matters and leadership on districtwide initiatives and projects, and as the Seattle Colleges’ district Vice Chancellor of Student Services, convening the three college vice presidents of student services to work collaboratively on relevant, district-wide matters.

This position supervises exempt, classified, and temporary employees.

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 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.

What you will be working on:

• Provide innovative and relationship-based leadership to support the college during interim role, while supporting and caring for the exceptional community of North Seattle College.
• Implement the Seattle Colleges’ Strategic Plan and make steady gains on board-adopted goals and measures in student retention, completion, transfer, and graduation.
• Work closely with the Chancellor, Central and South Presidents, and other members of the Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet to strengthen the student experience and organizational excellence through district-wide system improvements, while advocating for and maintaining the college’s unique strengths and traditions.
• Lead and support innovation and integration of best practices in instruction, student support services, and administrative services that lead to improvement in organizational excellence.
• Affirm and advance College and District Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts toward becoming an anti-biased and anti-racist organization.
• Lead the college and leadership through college-wide efforts that broadly engage the college community in completing its Institutional Report to NWCCU (accrediting body) that is based on the spring 2023 culminating visit recommendations and commendations.
• Develop and implement strategic enrollment strategies that lead to enrollment growth and retention gains.
• Have working understanding of state regulations and fiduciary responsibilities, to ensure fiscal stability and sustainability across the college. Demonstrate ability to manage complex financial resources and generate new revenue for the college.
• Advocate for and work closely with faculty and staff in implementing the statewide Guided Pathways model that improves the student experience and increases retention and completion.
• Reinforce the college’s reputation as a quality, relevant, and responsive provider of transfer education, workforce development, and adult basic education skills by strengthening existing partnerships and developing new ones.
• Model effective leadership and inclusive communication.
• Build a cohesive and unified team of administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with Seattle Colleges’ chief human resources officer 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.
• Foster and preserve a culture of inquiry and evidence to support a results-oriented approach across the institution.
• Expand opportunities with faculty and staff to take data-informed risks to remove barriers for students and improve student outcomes.
• Stay current on national trends and best practices and apply them locally.
• Be dedicated to supporting faculty and staff professional development and innovative teaching.
• Exhibit strong strategic ability to plan for change in ways that ensure broad buy-in and action that, in turn, significantly improves student access and success.
• Establish and maintain among leaders, faculty, and staff a healthy sense of urgency to improve the student’s journey by dismantling oppressive systems.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.

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

• An earned master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Significant senior leadership experience in higher education of two or more years
• Demonstrated extensive experience of more than two years working and leading in a fast-paced, complex, culturally diverse environment
• Proven ability to bring major initiatives and complex projects to completion
• Proven results in improving student success and achieving equity for underserved student populations
• Stellar reputation for integrity and ethical behavior
• Collaborative, inclusive communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with elected officials at all levels, and business, labor, and civic leaders
• Experience with successful fiscal management and budget planning
• Solid record of working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, in particular underserved populations of the latter
• Dedicated commitment to making the college a premier institution, renowned nationally and internationally for teaching, learning and academic innovation
• Commitment to data-informed and evidence-based decision-making

Physical Requirements:

• 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.