Interim Executive Director Center of Excellence Information & Computing Technology

Overview

Interim Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Information & Computing Technology

Job : 15303

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

The Interim Executive Director provides statewide leadership to strengthen Washington's technology workforce and advance Bellevue College's role as a catalyst for innovation and economic mobility. Reporting to the Vice Provost, the Interim Executive Director builds and sustains partnerships with employers, labor, education providers, and state agencies to identify emerging Information and Computing Technology skill needs and align education and training pathways across the 34 community and technical colleges.

The Interim Executive Director leads statewide initiatives that translate industry insights into actionable guidance for program design, curriculum innovation, and sector strategy. This role oversees research, communication, convenings, and grant development to ensure the Center remains a trusted resource for Washington's technology ecosystem. Working collaboratively across divisions and with regional and statewide partners, the Interim Executive Director advances Bellevue College's Be Bold priorities by promoting access, industry-responsive learning, and measurable workforce impact.

Through this work, the Interim Executive Director positions Bellevue College and the Center of Excellence as leaders in preparing Washington's workforce for the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

This interim temporary position is anticipated to end in July 2026.

Essential Functions

• Strategic and Statewide Sector Leadership

• Lead statewide efforts, in collaboration with industry and CTC partners, to strengthen Washington's ICT workforce and maintain the Center's role as a trusted, industry-responsive statewide resource.
• Build and sustain relationships with technology employers, labor, government, and workforce agencies to identify emerging trends, skill needs, and industry priorities and apply insights across curriculum, strategy, representation, and collaboration.
• Convene statewide ICT stakeholders and advisory bodies to align goals, share best practices, and advance coordinated workforce and education strategies.
• Represent Bellevue College and the Center on statewide and regional ICT councils, boards, and work groups, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and sector needs.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse partners' industry, K-12, higher education, and workforce systems to deliver measurable impact and shared outcomes.
• Advance initiatives that position Bellevue College and the Center as statewide catalysts for inclusive economic growth and technology workforce innovation

• Program and Sector Innovation
• Translate industry research and labor-market intelligence into actionable guidance for Washington's 34 community and technical colleges, in alignment with State Board of Community and Technical College guidelines.
• Lead the development of sector strategies and support statewide partners in designing agile, technology-aligned programs and pathways.
• Guide curriculum innovation and identify emerging technologies, skills, and competencies needed to sustain Washington's ICT competitiveness.
• Facilitate collaboration among industry experts, faculty, and college leadership to strengthen program relevance, quality, and student outcomes.
• Maintain and align advisory structures to ensure ICT education reflects current workforce needs and sector best practices.
• Support statewide initiatives that expand equitable access to high-demand ICT programs, apprenticeships, and career-connected learning.

• Operational and Fiscal Steward ships
• Provide leadership and oversight for Center operations, including budgeting, grants, contracts, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements for Center deliverables and fiscal accountability.
• Manage grant development, proposal writing, and reporting to support the Center's long-term sustainability.
• Oversee statewide communications, including website, research publications, outreach materials, and sector reports.
• Implement streamlined processes and project management practices to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality deliverables.
• Monitor outcomes and operational performance to align Center activities with Bellevue College's strategic priorities.

• Collaboration and Institutional Integration
• Work collaboratively with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and cross-campus teams to align ICT initiatives with college-wide priorities.
• Support Bellevue College's Be Bold strategic plan by advancing initiatives grounded in values, innovation, and measurable student and community impact.
• Partner with institutional leaders to promote data-informed decision-making and coordinated workforce pathways.
• Contribute to ATD/Aspen-aligned initiatives that strengthen equitable access, career-connected learning, and economic mobility.
• Foster a culture of unity, collaboration, and…