Associate Vice President for WWU Peninsulas

Another Source is proud to partner with Western Washington University on the search for an Associate Vice President & Peninsulas Campus Executive a rare opportunity to lead the continued development of WWU Peninsulas a growing regional campus initiative serving the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas.

Based in Poulsbo Washington this senior leadership role will guide the strategic expansion of Westerns academic presence across the regiongrowing enrollment expanding academic programs and strengthening partnerships with community colleges Tribal Nations employers and military installations.

WWU Peninsulas currently serves approximately 200 students and is positioned to grow to 1000 students within the next five years creating meaningful access to four-year and graduate programs across the region.

Relocation support available; compensation may include housing and travel assistance

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative academic leader to help shape and grow Westerns regional presence while expanding access to high-quality higher education.

Another Sources client Western Washington University is recruiting anAssociateVice President & Peninsulas Campus Executiveto lead the continued development of WWU Peninsulas a new and growing regional campus initiative based in Poulsbo Washington.This is an onsite leadership role serving the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas region responsible for expanding Westerns academic presence enrollment and partnerships across the region. Relocation support is available and the compensation package may also include housing and travelassistance.

This role presents a rare opportunity for an experienced academic leader to shape and grow a new university presence in the region expanding access to four-year and graduate programs while building enrollment partnerships and long-term institutional impact across the Peninsulas.

A unique opportunity to lead the growth of Western Washington Universitys emerging Peninsulas campus expanding access to high-quality academic programs across the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas.

Heresa little about Western Washington University:

Western Washington University (WWU) is a nationally recognized public university serving approximately 15000 students across seven colleges and a graduate school. Located in Bellingham Washington Western has been ranked among the top public masters-granting universities in the Pacific Northwest for more than 25 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. The university is known for its commitment to transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences impactful research and creative activity anda collaborativecampus culture.

Western is expanding its reach across Washington through innovative regional partnerships and learning hubs.One of the most exciting developments is WWU Peninsulas which anchors Westerns presence across the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas with program delivery in Poulsbo Bremerton and Port Angeles. Through partnerships with Olympic College and Peninsula College WWU Peninsulas provides accessible four-year degrees aligned with regional workforce needs and community priorities.

WWU Peninsulas currently offers 12 bachelors degree programs including cybersecurity business education and environmental fields withadditionalprograms in developmentincluding new engineering and graduate programs designed to meet evolving regional workforce needs. The campusoperatesthrough a hub-and-spoke model serving communities across a geographically distributed region and partnering closely with localinstitutions Tribal Nations military installations and employers to expand access to higher education and economic opportunity.

About this role:

Western Washington University isseekinga visionary and collaborative leader to serve as theAssociateVice President & Peninsulas Campus Executive the senior executive responsible for advancing Westerns presence across the Peninsulas region. is a rare opportunity to build and shape a growing regional campus at a pivotal moment in its development. Currently serving approximately 200 students WWU Peninsulas is positioned for significant expansion with a five-year goal of reaching approximately 1000 students and long-term growth potential beyond that. TheAssociateVice President will lead strategic efforts to grow enrollment expand academic programming and strengthen partnerships with community colleges employers Tribal Nations and military installations.

Serving as Westerns primary executive presence in the region this role combines elements of a provost-level academic leader regional campus executive and community ambassador. The successful candidate will work closely with the President Provost academic colleges and regional partners to expand access to high-quality higher education across a geographically distributed region.

Location & Travel

The official workstation for this position is Poulsbo Washington and the role requires a regular on-site presence throughout the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas region. TheAssociateVice President will also travel to Western Washington Universitys Bellingham campusapproximately 56 times per year to collaborate with university leadership and academic partners.

Scope & Impact

• Lead the strategic growth and development of WWU Peninsulas advancing enrollment program expansion and regional impact

• Provide administrative and operational leadership for academic programming delivered across Poulsbo Bremerton Port Angeles and virtual locations

• Collaborate with academic colleges and departments to develop and expand degree programs aligned with regional workforce and community needs

• Drive enrollment growth through data-informed strategy and strong coordination with enrollment management teams

• Strengthen transfer pathways and collaborative partnerships with Olympic College Peninsula College and other regional institutions

• Manage the operational and financial oversight of WWU Peninsulas including budget academic resources and instructional space planning

• Support program directors faculty and instructional teams to enhance teaching effectiveness and student success particularly for place-bound adult military-connected and first-generation students

• Identifyand remove curricular or administrative barriers that limit student access and completion

• Track and evaluate key performance metrics related to enrollment growth program success and institutional impact

• Strengthenpartnerships with Tribal Nations military bases local employers and community organizations to support workforce alignment and student opportunity

• Serve as Western Washington Universitys primary regional representative building relationships that elevate the universitys presence and impact across the Peninsulas

Experience and Qualifications You Will Bring:

• Doctorate or terminal degree

• At least five years of full-time teaching or equivalent experience in higher education

• Administrative leadership experience in an academic or educational setting

• Demonstrated ability to drive enrollment growth and organizational expansion in higher education

• Provensuccesscollaborating with faculty staff students and diverse communities

• Experienceidentifyingand addressing barriers to access for underrepresented first-generation and place-bound students

• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with community colleges Tribal Nations military partners and regional organizations

• Strong organizational administrative and strategic planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication abilities

For more information please view the position announcement on theWWU Careers website.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is$180000-$200000commensuratewith experience and qualifications.

Western Washington University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical dental and vision plans

• Retirement benefitsthrough Washington State retirement systems along with optional supplemental retirement savings plans

• Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave and university holidays

• Tuition benefitsfor employees

• Professional development opportunitiesand support for continued learning

• Access to campus recreation facilities wellness programs and cultural events

• Family-friendly policies and programs that support work-life balance

Relocation support is available and the overall compensation package may include housing and travelassistance.

To learn more about Westerns employee benefits and why many choose to build their careers at WWU visit:Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Positionand
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All new employees mustcomply withthe immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check.

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunitywithin60-daysof hire. Please reach out toif you need informationregardingmedical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

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