Washington State Board for Community and Technical
Colleges
Executive Director
Washington’s State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
(SBCTC) seeks a collaborative and strategic leader skilled at
building relationships with college administrators, legislators,
business leaders, tribal governments, labor unions, and agency
staff to serve as its next Executive Director (Director). This
large, diverse, and autonomous network of 34
colleges (CTCs) located throughout the state collectively
serves about 290,000 students annually.
As the chief executive of the State Board for Community and
Technical Colleges, the Director will work externally with college
presidents and chancellors (Washington Association of Community and
Technical Colleges, (WACTC) and its appointed councils and
commissions, the system’s locally-appointed trustees through the
Association for College Trustees (ACT), labor union leaders, the
state’s governor and legislators, and the leaders from business,
industry, trade associations, and tribal agencies to fulfill the
broad system’s fundamental mission of equitable student access and
success.
The SBCTC is in the state capital, Olympia, home to the state
legislature, the governor, and numerous state agencies, including
the nation’s first Office of Equity for ensuring equitable access
to opportunities and resources for all Washingtonians. While known
primarily as a political center, Olympia has a vibrant art
community with numerous galleries, theaters, and creative spaces.
The Washington Center
for the Performing Arts is a major venue for music, dance, and
theater performances. The city hosts the Olympia Film Society, which
screens independent films, and the city has a deep connection to
the music world, especially within the indie and punk scenes.
Olympia’s downtown area’s beautifully preserved buildings speak to
the city’s roots in the 19th century. Olympia is also known for its
embrace of sustainable, farm-to-table dining. The city has a
reputation for excellent seafood, especially oysters harvested from
nearby Puget Sound, and the Olympia Farmers Market
is open year-round.
The Search Committee for the SBCTC’s next Executive Director is
being assisted by Academic Search. Applications, nominations, and
expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to SBCTCExecDirector@academicsearch.org.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but
only those received before noon EST, on March 31, 2025, can
be assured full consideration. Complete applications include a
cover letter describing relevant experience, a demonstrated
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and interest in the
position. A resume and three references with contact information
are also required (all in PDF format).
Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation
about this opportunity with senior consultants, Shirley Robinson
Pippins, Ed.D., at shirley.pippins@academicsearch.org
or Rich Cummins, Ph.D., at rich.cummins@academicsearch.org.
More information can be found in the search profile on the Academic
Search website.
The annual salary is $305,000 and includes a generous leave
package. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance,
long-term disability, retirement, and two optional deferred
compensation programs.
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.
Committed to diversity, the Washington State Board for Community
and Technical Colleges is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.
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