President - Seattle College

Opportunity Description

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a President.

Salary Range for this position is $208,924 to $288,515 annually.

Opportunity is open until filled. First review of materials will begin 9/11/2026
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The President serves as the college's chief executive officer, under the supervision of the district Chancellor. The President is responsible for providing overall leadership and management oversight for all aspects of college operations and does so through a shared governance and collaborative approach with college communities (faculty, exempt and classified staff; students; labor partners; college leadership teams). The President serves as an integral part of a collaborative team of leaders including the college presidents within the district and the chancellor.

The President serves on the Chancellor's Executive Cabinet, providing input on district policy and operational matters and leadership on district wide initiatives, and serves as executive sponsor in district-wide efforts when assigned by the Chancellor.

The President is the lead college advocate and representative both within the district and externally among organizational partners, community groups, legislators and with educational partners. The President also serves the college community through effective and authentic engagement with students, faculty and staff.

As Seattle's first community college, Seattle Central has been educating the citizens of Seattle and the surrounding region for more than 50 years. About a third of Seattle Central students pursue career training programs to learn marketable skills in fields such as healthcare, information technology, business, culinary arts, maritime, social and human services and more. Additionally, Seattle Central hosts more than 2,000 students from around the world.

This position supervises exempt, classified, and temporary employees.

Our district includes three distinct colleges:
North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, along with five specialty training centers. We are the largest and most diverse community college district in Washington state and are leaders in change and innovation. Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who create a welcoming climate that reflects diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender and gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, citizenship, and sexual orientation.

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Current Resume
• Cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Skype video interviews will be used if you are selected.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The employer will not sponsor work visas.

• Prioritize the success and positive learning experience of students in all programs of Seattle Central College.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership that advances institutional excellence, accountability, and student success.
• Implement the Seattle Colleges Strategic Plan to make gains on community-generated and board-adopted goals and equitable student retention, completion, transfer, and graduation.
• Affirm and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
• Work with the Chancellor and Cabinet members to support a high‑quality student experience and district‑wide system improvements.
• Maintain urgency to improve student access and success.
• Implement the Guided Pathways model with faculty and staff to improve retention.
• Lead implementation efforts with measurable improvements in student and organizational outcomes.
• Plan for change with broad buy‑in to improve access and success.

• Strengthen and expand the college’s reputation as a transfer and workforce development provider by…