Skagit Valley College
Description
Position Summary
The Opportunity: The Executive Director, San Juan Center & Road Scholar, is responsible for leadership, administration, and management of the Center’s operation and delivery of college programing e.g., Enrollment services, student advising, college transfer classes, Basic Education for Adults (BEdA), and High School completion, community education classes, throughout San Juan County. The Executive Director is responsible for administering and operating the Road Scholar Program in partnership with Elderhostel, Inc., and represents the college in community engagement activities throughout San Juan County.
This position is located at the San Juan Center in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The San Juan Center is located at 221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges(SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC’s Vision statement; “Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.”
SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.
SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and to diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.
Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:
- Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
- Our Guiding Principles;
- Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
- The development of our employees;
- A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.
The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People’s, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.
Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.
Did You Know: Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities, supporting student achievement, and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable, diverse, innovative, learning-centered environment.
Skagit Valley College offers:
- An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
- Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
- Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
- Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban and urban lifestyles.
- Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
- Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Director Responsibilities
- Administer all aspects of SVC’s San Juan Center administration, operation, and staffing;
- Collaborate with the Academic Affairs and Student Services divisions in the development and delivery of instructional and enrollment services activities throughout the county but primarily on San Juan Island, in alignment with SVC practices and systems;
- Recruit, select, and supervise faculty and all staff;
- Work with community partners (city, county, economic development council, county library, San Juan County/WSU Extension, etc.) to develop educational opportunities throughout the county;
- Serve as a member of the SVC Administrative Team and on college-wide committees;
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with a wide variety of district-wide offices to meet the mission of the college;
- Oversee maintenance of SJC facility, grounds, and vehicle fleet;
- Provide Emergency Operations Management for San Juan Center;
- Host San Juan Center commencement as appropriate;
- Develop and administer budgets, including approximately a $1.25 million Road Scholar budget;
- Partner with the SVC Foundation and administration for public relations events and outreach in San Juan County;
- Attend SVC and/or Road Scholar conferences, events, and meetings as appropriate; travel as required;
- Advise students and prospective students on academic matters, including financial aid, degree requirements, and educational opportunities;
- Collaborate with San Juan County high schools regarding the popular Running Start Program;
- Provide responsive educational planning and academic advising for San Juan Center students;
- Administer the Road Scholar program; Supervise administrative staff, on-site group leaders, and contracting with multiple contracted vendors and partners in the region;
- Provide visionary oversight for Road Scholar programming, trends, limitations, and opportunities;
- Other duties and special projects as assigned to meet institutional, student, and Road Scholar program needs.
- Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint);
- Familiarity with CTCLINK, a state-wide administrative system that gives Washington state’s community and technical college students, staff, and faculty access to their college business and accounts;
- Adobe and Adobe Sign skills;
- Strong Excel skills;
- Data analysis;
- Familiarity with College policies, procedures, and guiding principles;
- Work independently or as a team member;
- interpret the SVC Road Scholar program and college policies and procedures;
- Effectively communicate information and ideas in writing and orally;
- Budget analysis;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, colleges, tribal employees, and the public;
- Work independently and make sound decisions based on program requirements;
- Perform complex math skills for budgetary purposes;
- Apply accounting principles for budget review processes;
- Use office equipment, including computers (software and hardware), scanners, and printers;
- Listen and process information, resolving issues as they arise;
- Prioritize and multitask workload based on the needs of the department;
- Adapt to changing needs, processes, working conditions, and duties;
- Respond to difficult situations as they arise in a calm and understanding manner;
- Respect and maintain confidentiality;
- Effective Public Speaking;
- Maintain current First Aid/CPR Certification, and SVC High Occupancy Vehicle Certification;
- Effective Video Conferencing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or a closely related field;
- Five (5) years of experience in the administration of education programs or a combination of education and progressively responsible administrative experience or program management experience;
- Proficiency in Excel;
- Have or have the ability to obtain a WA State Van Safety Certification and First-Aid/CPR Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or a closely related field;
- Experience working with community college students;
- Demonstrable record of leading and managing people, developing and maintaining budgets, and providing services to the general population;
- Experience working with community entities in the development of educational opportunities, including high schools;
- Experience developing and managing revenue-producing ventures such as Road Scholar;
- Teaching experience at a community college level;
- General proficiency in ctcLink;
- Five (5) years of experience with educational program administration, staffing, and scheduling.
Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure, About SVC
Salary and Benefits:
- Annual salary rate for this twelve-month, 100% full-time position is $116,354.05.
- Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30. This position will be filled as soon as practical after a candidate is identified and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period.
- This position is exempt from civil service. This position is eligible for overtime.
- Salary, retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.
Application Deadline: Priority screening will begin after April 2, 2026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.
Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
Priority Screening Date: April 2, 2026
Interviews with Committee: Week of April 13th
Finalist Interviews: TBD
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications and;
- Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.eduthat includes the following:
- The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
- A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);
- A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
Conditions of Employment:
- Prior to employment, 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.
Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
- In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
- If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
- Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at OPPM 3040.
For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.
SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures, and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at:https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/
Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.
Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.