Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships provides strategic leadership to strengthen Bellevue College's role as a hub for community and workforce innovation. Reporting to the Vice Provost, the Executive Director builds and sustains partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations to expand career-connected learning and align education pathways with regional economic needs. This position oversees the Carl Perkins Workforce Grant, Contract Training, Community Education, non-credit to credit pathways, and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS/BS) program development.

Working collaboratively across divisions, the Executive Director advances Bellevue College's Be Bold Strategic Plan and Achieving the Dream priorities, ensuring equitable access, innovation, and measurable impact for students and community partners.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $118,403/year - $177,605/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $133,203 per year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay.

About The College

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

For more about Bellevue College's impact, visit Facts at a Glance.

About the Department

Workforce Partnerships serves as the college's bridge between education and the regional economy, connecting Bellevue College's academic mission to the evolving needs of students, employers, and communities. The department advances innovation in career-connected learning by coordinating contract training, community education, internships, workforce grants, and non-credit to credit pathways. In collaboration with academic divisions and community partners, Workforce Partnerships drives initiatives that expand access to high-demand programs, support Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS/BS) degree development, and strengthen pathways to economic mobility.

Through this work, the department contributes to Bellevue College's Be Bold vision, building community vibrancy, fostering equitable opportunity, and preparing learners to thrive in a dynamic workforce.

Essential Functions

Strategic and Community Partnership Leadership

* Provide strategic leadership to strengthen Bellevue College's role in workforce and community partnerships

* Build and sustain relationships with business, industry, labor, and civic organizations to expand career-connected learning opportunities.

* Serve as the college's representative on regional and statewide workforce councils, boards, and partnerships, and coordinate with College Leadership to ensure appropriate representation and alignment of expertise.

* Advance initiatives that position Bellevue College as a regional catalyst for inclusive economic growth and workforce innovation

* Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to align goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

Program and Pathway Development

* Lead and inspire the design of agile, workforce-aligned programs that respond to evolving community and industry needs.

* Drive the development of new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS/BS) and workforce degree pathways that expand opportunity and access in collaboration with academic deans.

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