Director: Corporate And Entrepreneurial Services (E

SALARY: $84,135.00 - $94,523.60
LOCATION:
Lynnwood, Washington
Description:

The Director of Corporate & Entrepreneurship Services is an entrepreneurial leader responsible for driving growth in professional education, including developing corporate training partnerships, spearheading contract procurement and negotiation, delivering high-impact learning solutions, and engaging with C-Suite executives and representatives to advance organizational effectiveness for client partners. This role combines business development acumen with operational excellence, leveraging process improvement to deliver innovative, tailored training to public-and private-sector clients.

Additionally, the position will serve as the administrative lead for the Center for Professional Education, with two direct reports:
1) a Program Specialist 3 and
2) an Administrative Assistant 3.

This is an exempt position that reports to the Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship, & Professional Education.

Applications received by August 23rd, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after this deadline may not be reviewed unless a second round of review is deemed necessary. Position is opened until filled.

• Proactively scan market trends, assess emerging organizational needs, and identify revenue-generating opportunities for new training products and services.
• Cultivate relationships with senior corporate stakeholders, including C-Suite executives and their representatives, to position the college as a strategic partner in workforce and leadership development.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that align with institutional capabilities and strategic goals.
• Design client-centric solutions, leveraging cross-functional expertise and innovative delivery formats.

• Lead end-to-end contract procurement processes: from needs assessment and pricing strategy, to statement of work development, to negotiation and closing.
• Draft, review, and finalize service agreements and proposals in compliance with state/federal regulations and internal policies.
• Manage contract execution, tracking terms and deliverables, handling any required amendments, or conflict resolution.

• Oversee the creation, customization, and delivery of corporate training programs tailored to executive, management, and team development needs.
• Develop and maintain quality standards, ensuring learning experiences support measurable business outcomes.
• Select, onboard, and supervise expert instructors and consultants who deliver solutions at the highest professional level.
• Stay informed on industry standards and trends to ensure offerings are leading-edge and relevant.

• Act as the primary liaison with client executive leadership, facilitating conversations about organizational challenges and transformation goals.
• Translate executive priorities into actionable training, coaching, and consulting solutions.
• Represent the college at senior-level business development meetings, industry events, and strategic planning sessions with external partners.

• Evaluate and refine internal contracting, reporting, and delivery processes to maximize efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
• Implement best practices for contract tracking, instructor assignment, client communication, and records management (including compliance with privacy and regulatory standards).
• Establish key performance indicators and feedback mechanisms to drive improvement in all aspects of contracted training services.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the department.

• Bachelor
  ¿ s degree in Business, Education, Organizational Leadership,
  OR a related field.
• Proven entrepreneurial or business development experience within corporate training, professional services, or higher education.
• Experience designing and delivering corporate or educational training programs.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Strong…