Administrative Services Manager C; Operations Manager

Administrative Services Manager C

There are two (2) Administrative Services Manager C vacancies available. One position is assigned to the Workforce Education division and the other to the Arts & Sciences division. While both positions share the same classification, each supports a distinct instructional mission with unique operational priorities.

The Workforce Education position supports career and technical education programs that prepare students to enter or advance in high-demand careers through workforce degrees, certificates, apprenticeships, internships, and industry partnerships. This division works closely with employers, community partners, and workforce agencies to ensure programs align with regional labor market needs and provide students with direct pathways to employment.

The Arts & Sciences position supports transfer-oriented academic programs that prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year colleges and universities. This division emphasizes academic excellence, general education, and student success while supporting pathways leading to bachelor's degree completion.

The Unit Operations Manager C serves as the lead for fiscal and operational systems within an instructional unit at the college. Reporting to the Executive Dean, this position supports budget development and strategy while leading fiscal tracking, contract development, personnel processes, and administrative operations across multiple programs and funding sources.

This role ensures the integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement of operational systems that support the unit, including overseeing a diverse portfolio of funding sources and complex accounts. The position manages administrative staff, tracks faculty workload, and provides training and technical guidance to faculty, staff, and administrators.

Both positions are full-time, classified position working 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. These positions work onsite on the main campus located in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, 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.

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; and a diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

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

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 bachelor's 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 SBCTC's 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."

SVC's 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 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.

Skagit Valley College offers an unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.…