Job Details

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a President.

Salary Range for this position is $208,924 to $288,515 annually.

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than / Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin 9/11/2026.

The President serves as the college's chief executive officer, under the supervision of the district Chancellor. The President is responsible for providing overall leadership and management oversight for all aspects of college operations and does so through a shared government and collaborative approach with college communities (faculty, exempt and classified staff; students; labor partners; college leadership teams). The President serves as an integral part of a collaborative team of leaders including the college presidents within the district and the chancellor. The President serves on the Chancellor's Executive Cabinet, providing input on district policy and operational matters and leadership on districtwide initiatives, and serves as executive sponsor in district-wide efforts when assigned by the Chancellor.

The President is the lead college advocate and representative both within the district and externally among organizational partners, community groups, legislators and with educational partners. The President also serves their college community through effective and authentic engagement with students, faculty and staff.

What you will be working on:

Administrative Leadership

• Prioritize the success and positive learning experience of students in all programs of Seattle Central College.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership that advances and strengthens institutional excellence, operational systems, accountability, and student success.

External and College Community Development

• Strengthen and expand the College's reputation as a high-quality, responsive provider of transfer education and workforce development by cultivating strategic partnerships with educational institutions, industry leaders, and community organizations.

Compliance and Accountability

• Dedication to supporting faculty and staff professional development and innovative and learning.
• Maintain fiscal stability and sustainability through disciplined and expert management of financial resources, engaged and transparent resource allocation practices, and innovative generation of new revenue.

What you bring as a candidate:

• At minimum, earned master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Significant senior leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a senior executive team toward organizational fulfilment of strategic plan and goals.