Whidbey Island Campus Administrator

The Opportunity: In alignment with one District approach the Whidbey Island Campus Administrator serves as the primary on-site representative for the College ensuring smooth daily operations and a responsive student-centered environment. This role acts as a key liaison between the Whidbey and Mount Vernon Campuses addressing emergent issues and supporting students faculty and staff. This position reports to a Cabinet level Vice President (to be determined). This position will be based on the Oak Harbor campus with regular travel to the Mount Vernon Campus. The incumbent will attend district-wide meetings to include student services leadership meetings quarterly Academic Affairs instructional leadership meetings Administrative Services Directors meeting and Information Technology meetings.

About SVC: Established in 1926 Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelors degrees as well as certificates in high-quality academic transfer pathways workforce training basic education for adults and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTCs Vision statement; Leading with racial equity our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial social and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.

SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education inspire student learning and achievement and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access achievement and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms policies and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial ethnic and linguistic demographics in the district particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership faculty and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and to diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services.

Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

The Location:Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation urban arts scenes and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island and centers in Friday Harbor a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Guiding Principles:Respect Integrity Open and Honest Communication Collaboration and Compassion.

Did You Know:Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities supporting student achievement and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high-impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty staff and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable diverse innovative learning-centered environment.

Skagit Valley College offers:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Campus Operational Coordination & Issue Management

• Foster a culture of shared accountability and partnership by working collaboratively within the Colleges established organizational structure;
• Serve as the first point of contact for on-site operational concerns addressing and troubleshooting a wide range of day-to-day issues (facilities technology scheduling and student services);
• Communicate promptly and effectively with appropriate District departments to resolve emergent or complex issues;
• Monitor campus conditions and ensure a safe functional and welcoming environment for students faculty and visitors.

Student-Centered Services and Support

• Promote a welcoming inclusive and student-centered environment that supports student success and retention;
• Assist students in accessing college services and resources; provide referrals and basic problem resolution;
• Identify barriers to student access and success and communicate recommendations for improvement.

Academic Collaboration

• Communicate with the Academic Vice President in the development of quarterly and annual course schedules that are responsive to student demand and community needs;
• Provide data-informed and experiential input regarding enrollment trends program needs and site capacity;
• Support implementation and coordination of instructional programs at the site.

Administrative Services Collaboration

• Serve as the primary campus liaison to Administrative Services leadership ensuring that facilities information technology business operations and security services are responsive to the evolving needs of the Whidbey Island Campus;
• Lead the campus Emergency Operations Center coordinating local emergency preparedness response and recovery efforts while actively collaborating as a member of the Districtwide emergency operations team to ensure alignment with established protocols communication standards and risk management practices.

Administrative Support and Compliance

• Provide Campus-level insight and input into District-wide planning efforts to ensure alignment with the Colleges Strategic Plan;

• Support site-level administrative functions including space coordination event/room set-up IT support room scheduling and basic reporting.
• Ensure compliance with college policies procedures and applicable state and federal regulations;
• Help coordinate and support on-site events ensuring logistics staffing and communication are effectively managed;
• Participate in relevant committees trainings and professional development activities. Perform other duties as assigned to support campus operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge or understanding of:

• Knowledge of higher education principles practices procedures and policies;
• College Operational Policies and Procedures;
• SVC College Strategic Plan;
• SVC Accreditation Standards;
• SVC Guiding Principles;
• SVC Strategic Priorities: Enrollment Student Success Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Community Engagement;
• Basic principles of emotional intelligence including self-awareness self-regulation motivation empathy and social skills;
• Leadership and management theories including servant leadership.

Skills:

• Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills;
• Present information to individuals and large groups and in writing;
• Maintain positive relationships with students faculty staff and community organizations;
• Apply sound judgment to a variety of problems within the workplace;
• Skill in managing and administering budgets grants and contracts;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software or similar programs;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Excellent skills in team building and staff development.

Ability to:

• Work with persons from diverse backgrounds and maintain a commitment to an inclusive and equitable learning environment;
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues staff students administrators and others of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Inspire diverse faculty and students;
• Make decisions informed by data and evidence;
• Develop support and maintain collaborations and partnerships in the service of the colleges mission;
• Manage and resolve conflict;
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to support changes in regulations college policies and student needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible leadership experience as a coordinator manager or director in the private or public sector.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary rate for this twelve-month 100% full-time position is $75000 - $90000 depending on experience;
• Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30. This position will be filled as soon practical after a candidate is identified and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period.
• This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act and is civil service exempt; This position is exempt from civil service.
• Salary retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates. Additional information on benefits can be found at of Employment:
  • Prior to employment 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
    
    Additionally pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
  • In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
  • If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
  • Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

  Application Procedure:

  To be considered for this position applicants must:

  1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
  2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:
  3. The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
  4. A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
  5. A letter of interest addressing the minimum desired qualifications and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).

  In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  Application Deadline:Priority screening will begin afterMay 26 2026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.

  Priority Screening Date: May 26 2026
  Interviews with Committee: Week of June 25th
  Finalist Interviews: TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: July 16 2026
  

  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

  Application Assistance:If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation you may contact Human Resources at Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at by the application closing date. Information on SVCs Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at OPPM 3040.

  For questions regarding the online application system you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari Microsoft Edge and later versions of Internet Explorer.

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  We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling or by accessing the Report at: Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity pregnancy genetic information age marital status disability honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact Carolyn Tucker Vice President of Human Resources/EEO 360.416.7794 or c. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance contact Title IX Coordinator Sandy Jordan 360.416.7923 or.Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon WA 98273. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace continually support and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.