Dean of Basic and Transitional Studies Division (BTSD) and Seattle Colleges Institute of English (SCIE)

Seattle Central is looking to hire a Dean for Basic and Transitional Studies (BTS), and the Seattle Colleges Institute of English SCIE).

Salary Range for this position is $101,478 to $140,104 annually (DOE)

Initial review of application materials will begin on January 24 th , 2025.

Position Summary

The Dean is a service-oriented unit administrator who is skilled in relationship and partnership building, as the position supports instructional operations across multiple programs, as well as establishes and fosters educational excellence at Seattle Central College. The Dean will manage and lead:

Seattle Colleges Institute of English (SCIE) which supports international students.

• Intensive English program
• College Bridge Program
• English as a Second Language (ESL)

Basic and Transitional Studies Division (BTSD) which supports residential students.

• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• General Education Diploma (GED)
• Learning Center Seattle (LCS)
• Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander serving Institutions Program (AANAPISI)
• Integrated Basic Education Skills and Training (IBEST)
• BTS Transition Center
• High School Plus (HS+)
• Basic and Transitional Studies tutoring program
• Off-site programs which provide ESL classes at community-based organizations

The position requires a strong, collaborative leader who fosters growth and innovation across the division and its departments. This role involves guiding teams within the division, facilitating interdisciplinary initiatives, and promoting alignment with institutional goals. This position will inspire and empower departmental leadership while championing strategic collaboration across the division, ensuring cohesive and effective operations. They will be a catalyst for shared success, bridging departments to create a unified vision and drive impactful outcomes across the institution. Specific responsibilities include overall planning, development, compliance reporting, renewal, and revision of academic programs and services to ensure meaningful academic outcomes, and program quality, effectiveness, and financial viability.

This position is Full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday primarily 8am-5pm. The schedule may vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

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:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job.
• As a separate attachment, provide a written response (maximum 500 words) to the following question :

Seattle Colleges strives to be an anti-racist, anti-bias institution. One of our goals is to eliminate institutional racism. Doing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work requires developing accountable relationships and trust within and across different internal communities at Seattle Colleges (students, staff, part-time faculty, full-time faculty, etc.) and externally with our larger Seattle communities. Please tell us about a situation in which you built a community and strengthened relationships among a diverse group of individuals. What strategies did you employ and what were the outcomes? What was challenging and what do you think you could have done differently to achieve greater success?

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.

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

What you will be working on:

Ensuring Student Success

• Ensure an environment of educational support and accessibility for diverse students to pursue and achieve their learning goals
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement a vision and plan that advances programs supporting student completion and career or college transitions
• Develop strong relationships within internal and external communities and organizations to effectively advocate for student and program success
• Support the division's BTS Transition Center to strengthen advising for students in ESL/ABE/GED/HS+ and pre-college pathways
• Facilitate collaboration between the International Programs department and SCIE faculty to strengthen student success infrastructure, including placement testing, student advising, enrollment, and retention
• Collaborate with SCIE faculty to enhance district-wide understanding of international students needs and contributions, fostering a mutually enriching relationship between the college and its international student community
• Support faculty in the practice of anti-racist & critical pedagogy and culturally sustaining pedagogy
• Engage with students to address needs, complaints, and academic and behavioral concerns

Advocacy & Relationships

• Support the mission, vision, and values of Seattle Central College through courageous and responsible leadership of Basic and Transitional Studies (BTS) and the Seattle Colleges Institute of English (SCIE)
• Advocate for the division and support the overall success of the college by serving on internal and external administrative teams to address student needs and advance institutional goals
• Build and cultivate systems, structures, and communication channels to support the relationship between SCIE and International Programs
• Advocate for the unique strengths, needs, and contributions of the BTS division and SCIE while aligning their work with the college's mission and priorities in communications with college administration
• Facilitate collaboration, transparent communication, community building, and inclusive decision-making processes that impact students, faculty, and staff of BTS and SCIE
• Initiate, lead, and support professional development of the division's employees
• Provide professional development opportunities for BTS and SCIE staff
• Cultivate a culture of recognition and appreciation by celebrating team achievements, fostering teamwork, and acknowledging the contributions of staff, part-time faculty, and full-time faculty

Management

• Communicate in a timely manner about processes, decisions, and changes that affect the division and programs, its staff, part-time faculty, full-time faculty, and students
• Develop, document, implement, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures to promote consistency, accountability, and alignment with institutional goals
• Demonstrate a commitment to and fully engage in shared governance, consultative processes, and consensus building with staff, part-time faculty, full-time faculty, and students
• Drive responsive initiatives to build program capacity and ensure sustainable enrollment across all instructional programs
• Provide strategic leadership and effective management of resources, ensuring fiscally responsible budget development and oversight reflecting the program and colleges values and mission
• Apply for, manage, and renew state and federal grant funding, ensuring compliance with all requirements to maintain eligibility
• Work alongside with faculty to plan teaching schedules in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and provide constructive supervision to part-time faculty, full-time faculty, classified staff, and professional staff
• Support full-time faculty in meeting their instructional and non-instructional duties in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Cultivate an effective and collegial working and learning environment
• Perform other duties as required.

What you bring as a candidate:

• A master's degree relevant to the position
• Minimum of one year of coordination, supervision, or administrative experience in higher education
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching adults
• Experience working with international students and their unique language

Successful candidates will have demonstrated the following during the recruitment process:

• Ability to actively lead efforts to integrate equity and inclusion within the program and at an institutional level
• Understanding of the goals, objectives, and issues related to a diverse student population that includes international, immigrant, refugee, and systemically non-dominant students
• Administrative experience, including instructional team member supervision and professional development; budget development and management; and grant acquisition, management and compliance
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external partnerships

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

People 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, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .

Office Setting:

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 supervisors, 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 these settings

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

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 people 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 Director of Legal Compliance .

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.