Job Description

Position Summary

About Us We are a district of three distinct colleges\xe2\x80\x94North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College\xe2\x80\x94and 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. At Seattle Central College, equity, diversity, inclusion, and community are central to the education of our students and essential to the thriving of all members of our faculty, staff, and the larger community. We aspire to be an actively anti-biased and anti-racist learning institution. This aspiration is ongoing and institution-wide and requires deep personal and collective commitment and accountability. We welcome candidates who will actively collaborate in creating new options for learning, work, and growth for our students and employees. We encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply and join us as we work together to become an anti-racist community. Faculty, staff, and administrators at Seattle Central College are committed to the values contained in the Seattle Central College Operation Plan, such as clear pathways for student success and addressing institutional racism to achieve equity and inclusion. Where You Will Work Seattle Central College, part of a three-college district, Seattle Colleges (North Seattle, South Seattle, and Seattle Central). Seattle Central is a comprehensive community college offering bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degrees, associate transfer degrees, professional certificates, career training programs, and continuing education programs to local and international students. Located in Seattle\xe2\x80\x99s dynamic Capitol Hill neighborhood, the College serves over 13,000 full- and part-time students and provides a diverse learning and teaching environment. For students seeking to transfer for baccalaureate or advanced degrees, there are many options, including direct transfer agreements with nearby public and private institutions, direct transfer agreements with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as dual degrees and emphases for associate degrees. Students seeking professional technical/career training opportunities, Seattle Central offers preparation for rewarding careers in an in-demand field. Our programs range from short\xe2\x80\x93term certificates and associate degrees to applied bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degrees. Students seeking to improve basic skills Seattle Central offers a variety of programs to help learners of all levels, providing the education needed to prepare for college and career readiness. Seattle Central provides a wonderful place for students, especially Black and African American male students, to succeed. For over fifty years, Seattle Central has remained focused on a vision of transforming lives, promoting equity, and enriching the community. 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 Position open until filled/First Review of materials will begin: May 15, 2023 Salary range for this position is: $152,649/yr. - $210,799/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 student learning? Have you created/built/contributed to anti-racist work resulting in improved outcomes for students\' educational opportunities resulting in student success? 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 a Vice President for Instruction & Planning at Seattle Central, you will be responsible for being a key member of the team that builds an environment where equity and anti-racist practices are the foundation of all our work. Are you interested in creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for students with diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? Seatle Central could be you where you work with others to find innovative ways to address student achievement challenges and to improve student success. Seattle Central College invites you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. We value collaboration and share a devotion to helping students achieve their academic and career goals. Seattle Central College welcome candidates who promote multicultural understanding and anti-racist practices, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to student learning and educational goal attainment. This is an opportunity to join a team that works effectively and collaboratively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a vibrant and inclusive urban campus climate that advances all aspects of equity. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. See LINK for an overview of our campus community. What you will be working on:

• You will work with your team to build inclusive, anti-racist, modern, flexible, and transparent systems that serve students, ensuring access, and assisting students in achieving courses, program, and degree outcomes from recruitment to transition.
• You will lead efforts to advance equitable student success, including closing equity gaps, particularly regarding race and ethnicity.
• Throughout your work you will demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural engagement, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity.
• You will engage in shared governance, including district-wide efforts to build an antiracist institution focused on action to advance access, retention, and success for our most marginalized and vulnerable students and demonstrates a commitment to diversity, social equity, inclusion, cultural, and anti-racist competence in both values and actions.
• Serve as an inclusive and collaborative leader who seeks and values input from others, takes decisive action when needed, and offers transparency about the rationale for important decisions. Participates proactively in conflict resolution.
• Ensure the effective implementation of equity-minded retention and completion efforts, including State and legislative requirements, in collaboration with the Office of Guided Pathways, and in partnership with the Institutional Effectiveness office using measurable standards of effectiveness through research, outcomes assessment, accreditation, institutional planning, strategic initiatives, and grants-seeking.
• Demonstrates and fosters a deep understanding of and appreciation for teaching, learning, and academic excellence.
• Leads development, delivery, and assessment of a comprehensive array of instructional programs and services to fulfill the institution\xe2\x80\x99s mission across multiple campus and district locations.
• In partnership with the budget and finance staff, oversees the development of instructional budgeting for the college, including prioritization of instructional funding to align with the college\xe2\x80\x99s mission and academic master plan.
• Serves as accreditation liaison officer to ensure the college fulfills institutional eligibility requirements, as well as accreditation standards pertaining to instruction.
• Promotes professional development and exceptional performance for all employees, oversees faculty tenure process, and more broadly assures quality of instruction (including building, maintaining and documenting relevant curriculum and academic policies through the Curriculum Coordinating Council).
• Represents and advocates for the instructional programs of the college and the district with the statewide system of community and technical colleges, and with constituents in public and private sectors locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Cultivates and nurtures positive relationships with external groups, including the Foundation, community partners, technical advisory committees, and other educational organizations.
• Contributes to positive labor relations with faculty, classified, and professional bargaining units.

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. Application Procedures: The following four items must be submitted to be considered for the position. Any additional documentation will not be reviewed for consideration:

• Application: A completed Seattle Colleges online application. The search committee will request contact information for 3 references upon selection for interview.

• Cover letter: A cover letter specifically describing:

• How you meet each of the seven items in the "What You Bring as a Candidate\xe2\x80\x9d section of this job posting

Please include this document as an attachment (PDF recommended) in the \xe2\x80\x9cAttachments\xe2\x80\x9d tab in the online application.

• CV or Resume: A current resume or CV detailing education, teaching experience (formal or informal), relevant professional experiences, affiliations, community engagement, or achievements which may extend beyond academics.

Please include this document as an attachment (PDF recommended) in the \xe2\x80\x9cAttachments\xe2\x80\x9d tab in the online application.

• Required Screening Question: Please directly respond to the following required screening question based on your experiences (two page maximum or 1000-word count). Seattle Central College\xe2\x80\x99s Operational Plan (see LINK) requires a focus on anti-racist and anti-bias policy and practices. Based on these anti-racist and anti-bias concepts please address the following:

• Describe the programs, initiatives, and instructional work you have been part of to create opportunities related to anti-racist practices, inclusion, equity, and community building. Describe your role in those efforts.

Please include this response as an attachment (PDF recommended) in the \xe2\x80\x9cAttachments\xe2\x80\x9d tab in the online application. 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 bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• You have experience applying a growth mindset, anti-racist practices, and commitment to continuous improvement to solve business challenges
• A history of working collectively with colleagues, teams, and other stakeholders to create a positive, caring, and welcoming environment that supports educational growth and community building
• You work well under time pressure and on high-stakes projects
• You have strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
• You are detail-oriented with experience consistently delivering high quality work products
• Ability to communicate in culturally responsive ways with students, faculty, and staff that support Seattle Central College\xe2\x80\x99s goal of Student Success
• Earned master\'s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
• College or similar teaching experience

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 \xe2\x80\x9cbullying\xe2\x80\x9d behaviors, including \xe2\x80\x9ccyber bullying\xe2\x80\x9d. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.