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Cascadia College · 1 week ago

Vice President of Student Learning

Bothell, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $175K/yr

Cascadia College is seeking a Vice President of Student Learning who will provide leadership and direction for all academic programs. This role involves overseeing instructional programming, collaborating with the Executive Team, and ensuring equitable practices within the college community.

Education Management

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Serve as lead Student Learning Officer for the college

Work with the Executive Team to provide leadership for the strategic planning process

Provides leadership to deans, directors, faculty, and staff, ensuring clarity of expectations, alignment with college mission, and consistent application of equitable supervisory and evaluative practices. Build strong teams, nurtures talent, resolves conflict constructively, and creates an environment built on trust, inclusion, transparency, and shared accountability

Demonstrated expertise in conducting employee/faculty performance reviews to support the growth of development of faculty and staff

In collaboration with the Executive Team and the Student Learning staff, develop, monitor, and evaluate area budgets

Support and promote equity and inclusion in the work and educational environment

Ensure active and effective collaboration between Student Learning areas to provide an integrated environment for student learning and development

Provide effective communication with Student Learning employees by ensuring opportunities for faculty and staff input, by communicating external influences, through clarifying activities and decision-making processes, and by disseminating information to employees and the college community regarding Student Success areas and their functions

Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with other campus administrators and colleges, colleagues in state government, and with the local community

Executive Oversight in developing student-learning outcomes for all courses, programs, and degrees

Ensure periodic, comprehensive evaluation of all existing programs of study

Maximize the effectiveness of eLearning through a variety of delivery methods, training, and instructional styles

Support the development of the annual class schedule that supports student success

Support all the programs and activities within the Student Learning area including: Academic transfer, eLearning, The Bock Learning Center, Workforce Education, Adult Basic Skills; as well as all other Teaching and Learning activities of the college

The Vice President champions a comprehensive faculty development culture that supports instructional excellence, reflective practice, and pedagogical innovation

This includes designing or supporting professional learning communities, mentoring systems, scholarly growth opportunities, and training in equity-centered and evidence-based teaching practices

Applies principles of accessible and inclusive education that support equitable learning environments rooted in Universal Design

Ensures that instructional programs, student-facing services, and digital tools meet ADA standards, foster full participation for all learners, and reflect Cascadias commitment to reducing barriers for all

Oversees resource allocation for Student Learning with a focus on transparency, fiscal stewardship, and alignment with institutional priorities

Ensures budgets support instructional quality, faculty success, student achievement, and long-term sustainability

Collaborates effectively within a unionized environment, applies collective bargaining agreements consistently and fairly, and maintains strong relationships with represented faculty and staff groups

Leads the creation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs to meet student demand, regional workforce needs, and institutional goals

Supports data-informed decision-making and long-range planning

Strengthens institutional capacity through collaboration, strategic alignment, and implementation of systems and processes that support academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and organizational learning

Provides oversight of accreditation standards, reporting, and outcomes assessment. Ensures compliance with accrediting bodies and fosters a culture of continuous institutional improvement

Leads and expands meaningful partnerships that strengthen academic pathways, enrich student opportunities, and enhance Cascadias regional and global presence

Represents the college in statewide councils, higher-education networks, workforce coalitions, and community initiatives. Ensures Student Learning effectively uses data and MIS systems to support student success and operational excellence

The Vice President serves as a collaborative, student-focused leader who advances institutional strategy through shared governance, transparent communication, and high-trust relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners

Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Qualification

Higher Education AdministrationAccreditation ProcessesBudget ManagementEquityInclusionTeaching ExperienceStrategic PlanningCollaborative LeadershipTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsConflict Resolution

Required

Master's degree

Experience in Higher Education Administration with supervisory and budget responsibilities

Experience with accreditation processes, including a strong working knowledge of outcomes assessment

Teaching experience in an educational system

Demonstrated commitment to and interest in equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment

Preferred

Doctorate degree

Experience in a unionized environment and with successful Collective Bargaining

Demonstrated understanding and support of the mission of community colleges

An appreciation and understanding of collaborative learning with an ability to advocate/foster a learning environment that promotes such values internally and to external stakeholders

Demonstrated collaborative leadership ability