Executive Dean of Transfer Education

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is open until filled. Priority application deadline is September 9, 2024. Applications received after September 9, 2024 may not receive full consideration.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

With equity at the heart of our strategic plan, we strive for a future at EvCC where all staff, faculty, and students are valued, welcomed, and actively supported.

We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution.

This position is eligible for State of Washington Public Employee Benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement plans, and more.

Additionally, Everett Community College Administrative / Exempt employees accrue 16 hours of vacation for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days;

8 hours of sick leave for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 11 paid holidays throughout the year, plus 3 paid personal holidays.

For more benefits information, visit EvCC Benefits Page

Notice to Applicants

Prior to 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.

Drug-Free Campus

In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security

EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page.

This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination

Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 425-388-9229. For more information see : EvCC3020 : Americans with Disabilities Act policy

Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.

Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance :

Equal Opportunity Director : [email protected] , 425-388-9271;

All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.

The Executive Dean of Transfer Education provides strategic leadership, vision, and direction to the College’s academic transfer portfolio.

This role is responsible for driving the strategic growth and development of instructional programs and activities that lead to transfer credentials.

The Executive Dean ensures not only the expansion of direct instructional activities but also the implementation of initiatives that support and enhance student success.

Additionally, the Executive Dean supervises and oversees administrators responsible for the day-to-day management of direct instructional activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Academic Programs Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, advocacy, and administrative oversight for all members of the Transfer Education division, promoting excellence and integrity.
• In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, develop, implement, evaluate, and improve holistic academic and enrollment plans that foster student success consistent with the strategic plan.
• Guide and support program innovation and growth through the alignment of curriculum with community and workforce needs for credit, non-credit, training, and academic non-credit programming.
• Create and foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students by maintaining effective lines of communication and serving as a strong advocate for all faculty, staff, and students.
• Establish a culture of accountability and evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide leadership in accreditation processes, particularly with respect to learning outcomes assessment and student achievement.
• Review, develop, and recommend administrative policies and procedures that comply with state and federal regulations.
• Develop and initiate innovations related to transfer programs that are responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which our students live and learn.
• Expand, develop, and coordinate relationships with industry partners and community organizations designed to increase enrollment and the success of all students, including historically underrepresented student populations.
• ollaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and develop new academic degrees and programs, including the preparation and management of proposals through relevant approval processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with four-year colleges and universities to create and sustain articulation agreements and transfer pathways.
• Advocate for best practices in transfer education within EvCC and in collaboration with four-year partners.
• Review transfer data and develop strategies to improve transfer rates across all programs.
• Support and contribute to program assessment activities for all EvCC transfer programs.
• Utilize transfer and economic mobility data to support the development of disciplinary and interdisciplinary transfer pathways at EvCC.
• Create opportunities for accelerated transfer degree completion.
• Support the integration of work-based and experiential learning into all transfer programs.
• Promote and expand opportunities for Academic Credit for Prior Learning ( ACPL ) in all transfer programs.
• Ensure EvCC transfer programs comply with accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and disciplinary standards.

Student Success Leadership

• Cultivate a culture of evidence in support of equitable student success.
• Identify and promote practices that facilitate equitable student success in transfer programs.
• Identify and regularly share disaggregated program-specific student success metrics with relevant stakeholders in transfer programs.
• Initiate, refine, and continuously use data-informed processes that support equitable student success.
• Collaborate across units and programs to create wrap-around support for programs across divisions.
• Lead strategic program development and resource allocation for all transfer programs.
• Support the growth and professional development of associate deans overseeing transfer programs.
• Supervise assigned personnel.
• Make recommendations concerning hires or terminations, as necessary.
• Evaluate assigned staff, including discipline and annual review processes for administrative, professional, and support staff assigned to areas of responsibility.
• Recommend and approve staff development for professional and support staff.

Resource Management

• Plan, develop, and administer the annual budgets in assigned units; make recommendations on budget and financial data; monitor, control, and authorize expenditures in accordance with established budget procedures, and maintain appropriate records.
• Identify and support opportunities to increase revenue through program expansion, grants, partnerships, or other initiatives.
• Monitor all funding streams and ensure appropriate management of fiscal resources.
• Make fiscally responsible recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and staffing levels, ensuring they align with both budgetary limitations and academic needs.
• Participate in long-term financial planning for transfer programs, educating, and leading program faculty and staff on enrollment and revenue projections, capital investments, and other financial stewardship indicators.
• Collaborate with enrollment management teams to align budget planning with enrollment trends and projections.
• Implement cost-saving measures where possible without compromising the quality of education or student support services.

General Duties

• Oversee the creation and implementation of annual operational plans for each area of supervision.
• Serve on College committees and provide leadership to College committees as may be designated by the Vice President or President;

act as the College’s liaison to external agencies and organizations (e.g., State Board for Community and Technical Colleges).

• Lead, participate in, or coordinate projects, committees, or task forces as assigned by the Vice President or President.
• Discharge other administrative assignments as directed by the Vice President or President.

COMPETENCIES

Participatory Management : Provides opportunities for assigned staff to participate in management decision-making when and where appropriate.

Consistently seeks out appropriate information and input to ensure stakeholders’ perspectives are considered.

Approachability : Willing to take immediate time to actively listen to others. Considered accessible and can be depended upon to be available when needed. Responsive.

Change Management : Initiates and / or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace.

Leadership : Leads by example, serving as an appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrates confidence within areas of expertise, promoting a cooperative work environment.

Applies leadership techniques effectively to motivate, develop, and guide employees.

Visionary Leadership : Creates a clear, compelling vision. Communicates the vision and gains commitment. Acts in accordance with the vision.

Displays passion and optimism. Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Oral & Written Communication : Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listens and seeks clarification.

Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings. Structures and conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.

Reviews and edits written work constructively. Tailors communication to the audience in mind.

Student-Centered : Ensures attention, interest, activities, and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students.

Creates and supports an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. Provides courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, the general public, or employees from other departments.

Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Supports college and departmental initiatives to expand the human qualities that differentiate our workforce and workplace.

Exemplifies tenets of tolerance, acceptance, and interest in different viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds, and demands similar conduct of assigned staff and department.

Accountability : Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes, and / or failures to act when appropriate. Accepts responsibility when given, understands duties, and can be counted upon to carry out responsibilities.

Teamwork : Demonstrates a willingness to work with and help others in completing job assignments. Accepts constructive criticism and cooperates with fellow employees and supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited higher education institution and three (3) years of relevant leadership experience;

OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited higher education institution and five (5) years of relevant leadership experience.

• Successful progressively responsible experience in academic administration.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Experience with strategic planning, implementation, fiscal management, resource development and allocation, and the supervision and development of personnel.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of academic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations, community organizations, and the campus community.
• Skill in building consensus and coalitions among diverse stakeholders to achieve institutional goals.
• Ability to use data and assessment outcomes to make continuous improvements for programs and services.
• Ability to articulate a clear vision, execute strategic initiatives, and manage operational activities.
• Proactive approach in implementing forward-thinking strategies to meet institutional needs.
• Excellent communication skills : written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Terminal degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of student development theory or theories of teaching and learning.

Physical Demands

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants :

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to exchange information on the phone, through video conferencing, or in person.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Hours :

Monday through Friday. Summer schedule may be condensed to Monday through Thursday.

Posting Date :

Posting Date : 08 / 28 / 2024

Closing Date :

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This position is open until filled. Priority application deadline is September 9, 2024. Applications received after September 9, 2024 may not receive full consideration.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

With equity at the heart of our strategic plan, we strive for a future at EvCC where all staff, faculty, and students are valued, welcomed, and actively supported.

We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution.

This position is eligible for State of Washington Public Employee Benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement plans, and more.

Additionally, Everett Community College Administrative / Exempt employees accrue 16 hours of vacation for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days;

8 hours of sick leave for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 11 paid holidays throughout the year, plus 3 paid personal holidays.

For more benefits information, visit EvCC Benefits Page

Notice to Applicants

Prior to 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.

Drug-Free Campus

In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security

EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page.

This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination

Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 425-388-9229. For more information see : EvCC3020 : Americans with Disabilities Act policy

Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.

Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance :

Equal Opportunity Director : [email protected] , 425-388-9271;

All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.

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• Do you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited higher education institution and three (3) years of relevant leadership experience;

OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited higher education institution and five (5) years of relevant leadership experience?

Please describe your progressively responsible experience in academic administration.

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Do you have three (3) years of supervisor experience?

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