"Associate Vice President - Human Resources"

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes... [TCC's commitment to diversity and inclusion, values, etc.]

Overview:
Tacoma Community College (TCC) seeks a strategic, proactive, and inclusive leader to serve as the Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR). This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing college-wide human resources strategies aligned with institutional goals, fostering an equitable and collaborative college environment, and optimizing workforce potential across faculty, staff, and administration.

Job Description:
The Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR) serves as a strategic, operational, and human resources leader... [full description of responsibilities].

Essential Functions

Strategic HR Leadership
* Provide overarching leadership...
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Workforce Development and Diversity
* Foster and sustain...
[etc.]

Qualifications

Education
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration...

Experience
* Minimum of 5 years...

Knowledge & Skills
* Expertise in employment law...

Preferred Attributes:
* Master’s Degree...

Required conditions of employment:
* Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Application Process

Application Materials & Procedure
Complete application packages must include:
1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume & cover letter...
3. Copies of transcripts...
4. ...EDI statement (maximum two pages)...

Timetable - The priority consideration deadline is February 2, 2026. The selection process will begin in mid-February, to identify and onboard a candidate by July or August 2026.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time administrative position contracted on an annual basis. The salary for this position is $150,000 — $165,000. [benefits details]...