Executive Assistant to Vice President of Instruction

Join Renton Technical College as an Executive Assistant for the Instruction Division!
The Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction will provide advanced executive, operational, and project coordination support that contributes to the effective leadership and administration of the division. Working with a high degree of independence, initiative, discretion, and professional judgment, this position coordinates and advances complex divisional activities and critical institutional processes, supports governance and other college priorities, and facilitates communication across the division and college.

The incumbent ensures the timely and effective execution of instructional priorities through proactive problem-solving, exceptional organizational skills, independent decision-making, and consistent follow-through on matters of significance to the division and college.

The Executive Assistant position is a full-time and exempt role reporting to the Vice President of Instruction.
The salary range for this position is $79,928.84 - $84,928.84 annually. The priority consideration date for applications is September 20, 2026.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills.

Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

• Serve as the primary executive support partner to the Vice President for Instruction (VPI), coordinating and advancing divisional priorities; managing a complex and dynamic executive calendar; coordinating travel and related logistics; preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials; facilitating communication and information flow; and ensuring timely follow-through on key initiatives, commitments, and institutional priorities.
• Coordinate, schedule, and organize meetings. Secure and prepare meeting rooms, prepare agendas, and other materials as requested. Take minutes, transcribe, finalize, and distribute them. Make conference arrangements as needed.
• Attend meetings with or as the representative of the VPI as needed/requested; provide information, follow-up, and report conclusions to staff, transmitting assignments and request status information.

• Coordinate and support instructional governance and institutional processes, including the planning and administration of committees, councils, and work groups. Prepare and distribute materials, maintain records and documentation, manage SharePoint sites and related communication tools, track actions and deliverables, and facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure timely and effective execution of governance activities.

• Manage and coordinate the faculty tenure process, including maintaining tenure records and timelines; supporting Tenure Steering Committee activities; monitoring and reviewing Canvas tenure portfolios for completeness and compliance; facilitating communication among faculty, administrators, and committee members; and preparing reports and materials to support institutional and Board reporting requirements.

• Coordinate and advance complex divisional activities, special projects, and strategic initiatives on behalf of the VPI. Track progress toward divisional, dean, and departmental annual and quarterly goals; monitor timelines and deliverables; identify issues requiring action; facilitate resolution of administrative and operational challenges; and ensure completion of assigned actions and commitments.

• Support the VPI in accreditation, program approval, articulation, and reporting responsibilities by coordinating materials, tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and facilitating communication with instructional leaders and relevant external agencies.

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