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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

Interim Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Information & Computing Technology

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$97K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. They are seeking an Interim Executive Director to provide statewide leadership in strengthening Washington's technology workforce and advancing the college's role in innovation and economic mobility through partnerships and curriculum development.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead statewide efforts, in collaboration with industry and CTC partners, to strengthen Washington's ICT workforce and maintain the Center's role as a trusted, industry-responsive statewide resource

Build and sustain relationships with technology employers, labor, government, and workforce agencies to identify emerging trends, skill needs, and industry priorities and apply insights across curriculum, strategy, representation, and collaboration

Convene statewide ICT stakeholders and advisory bodies to align goals, share best practices, and advance coordinated workforce and education strategies

Represent Bellevue College and the Center on statewide and regional ICT councils, boards, and workgroups, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and sector needs

Communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse partners' industry, K-12, higher education, and workforce systems to deliver measurable impact and shared outcomes

Advance initiatives that position Bellevue College and the Center as statewide catalysts for inclusive economic growth and technology workforce innovation

Translate industry research and labor-market intelligence into actionable guidance for Washington's 34 community and technical colleges, in alignment with State Board of Community and Technical College guidelines

Lead the development of sector strategies and support statewide partners in designing agile, technology-aligned programs and pathways

Guide curriculum innovation and identify emerging technologies, skills, and competencies needed to sustain Washington's ICT competitiveness

Facilitate collaboration among industry experts, faculty, and college leadership to strengthen program relevance, quality, and student outcomes

Maintain and align advisory structures to ensure ICT education reflects current workforce needs and sector best practices

Support statewide initiatives that expand equitable access to high-demand ICT programs, apprenticeships, and career-connected learning

Provide leadership and oversight for Center operations, including budgeting, grants, contracts, and resource allocation

Ensure compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements for Center deliverables and fiscal accountability

Manage grant development, proposal writing, and reporting to support the Center's long-term sustainability

Oversee statewide communications, including website, research publications, outreach materials, and sector reports

Implement streamlined processes and project management practices to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality deliverables

Monitor outcomes and operational performance to align Center activities with Bellevue College's strategic priorities

Work collaboratively with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and cross-campus teams to align ICT initiatives with college-wide priorities

Support Bellevue College's Be Bold strategic plan by advancing initiatives grounded in values, innovation, and measurable student and community impact

Partner with institutional leaders to promote data-informed decision-making and coordinated workforce pathways

Contribute to ATD/Aspen-aligned initiatives that strengthen equitable access, career-connected learning, and economic mobility

Foster a culture of unity, collaboration, and continuous improvement across Center projects and statewide networks

Lead with an outward mindset that prioritizes shared accountability, relationship-building, and alignment across systems

Serve on college and statewide committees, task forces, and advisory groups as assigned

Support special projects, statewide initiatives, and emerging priorities that advance Bellevue College's mission, strategic plan, and workforce leadership goals

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Technology workforce developmentPartnership buildingLabor-market analysisCurriculum innovationGrant managementData-informed decision-makingCommunication skillsLeadership experienceInclusive leadershipInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Required

Master's degree from an accredited institution in information technology, computer science, education, business, public administration, workforce development, or a related field; or equivalent related experience and education such as Bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with additional, progressively responsible professional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the master's requirement

Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in technology workforce development, sector partnerships, higher education, economic development, or a closely related field

Demonstrated experience convening, leading, and sustaining partnerships with technology employers, industry associations, labor organizations, education providers, or statewide workforce agencies

Experience analyzing labor-market data and emerging technology trends-including artificial intelligence (AI) and related innovations-and translating them into actionable workforce or educational strategies

Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives requiring collaboration across systems, institutions, and industry partners

Experience overseeing budgets, grants, or contract-funded initiatives with a strong record of fiscal accountability and compliance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively diverse communities and represent the institution in statewide settings

Commitment to advancing student success, access, and inclusive opportunity in technology workforce pathways

Preferred

Doctoral degree or an equivalent combination of advanced education and significant professional experience in information technology, computer science, workforce development, higher education leadership, public administration, or a related field

Demonstrated leadership in statewide or multi-institution workforce initiatives, particularly those involving technology sectors or emerging digital skills

Experience collaborating with Washington's Community & Technical College system, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, or similar statewide higher education and workforce agencies

Proven success developing or scaling ICT programs of study-including curriculum design, labor market validation, community engagement, and program evaluation

Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, or emerging technologies to inform workforce strategies, program innovation, or sector research

Experience managing complex grants, public-private partnerships, or sector-wide initiatives that require coordination across education, industry, and government sectors

Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate high-impact statewide convenings, advisory groups, or industry councils

Evidence of inclusive leadership that fosters collaboration, shared accountability, and continuous improvement across diverse teams and stakeholders

Experience developing communications, reports, dashboards, or strategic research products that translate technical trends into actionable insights for educators and policymakers

Benefits

Generous is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents

Choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans

Paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans

Transit program

Reduced tuition

Employee discounts and memberships