Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships

Bellevue Community College-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Executive

Bellevue, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

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The Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships provides strategic leadership to strengthen Bellevue College's role as a hub for community and workforce innovation. Reporting to the Vice Provost, the Executive Director builds and sustains partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations to expand career-connected learning and align education pathways with regional economic needs. This position oversees the Carl Perkins Workforce Grant, Contract Training, Community Education, non-credit to credit pathways, and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS/BS) program development. Working collaboratively across divisions, the Executive Director advances Bellevue College's Be Bold Strategic Plan and Achieving the Dream priorities, ensuring equitable access, innovation, and measurable impact for students and community partners.

Provide strategic leadership to strengthen Bellevue College's role in workforce and community partnerships
Build and sustain relationships with business, industry, labor, and civic organizations to expand career-connected learning opportunities.
Serve as the college's representative on regional and statewide workforce councils, boards, and partnerships, and coordinate with College Leadership to ensure appropriate representation and alignment of expertise.
Advance initiatives that position Bellevue College as a regional catalyst for inclusive economic growth and workforce innovation
Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to align goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
Lead and inspire the design of agile, workforce-aligned programs that respond to evolving community and industry needs.
Drive the development of new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS/BS) and workforce degree pathways that expand opportunity and access in collaboration with academic deans.
Champion innovation in curriculum and experiential learning, encouraging faculty and staff to adapt with creativity and responsiveness.
Guide the integration of non-credit to credit pathways that promote seamless student progression and equitable outcomes.
Maintain and align the purpose and function of Workforce Advisory Committees to ensure programs reflect current labor-market trends and community needs.
Use data and stakeholder input to inform program design and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership and fiscal oversight for Contract Training, Community Education, and the Carl Perkins Workforce Grant.
Manage budgets, contracts, and resources with clarity, accountability, and alignment to college priorities.
Ensure compliance and reporting for grants, contracts, and state or federal workforce programs.
Streamline operations and integrate processes across workforce and continuing education initiatives for maximum efficiency and impact.
Work collaboratively with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and community partners to advance student success and regional impact.
Serve as a key member of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Steering Committee and lead initiatives that advance the college's Community Vibrancy priority.
Partner across divisions to promote data-informed decision-making and coordinated student pathways.
Model an outward mindset by leading with empathy, curiosity, and shared accountability.
Cultivate a culture of partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement across programs and teams.
Serve on college and statewide committees and task forces as requested.
Participate in college-wide planning, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
Support special projects and emerging priorities that advance Bellevue College's mission and strategic goals.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Master's degree from an accredited institution in a related field such as education, workforce development, business, public administration, or a discipline aligned with the college's program areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce education, community or economic development, higher education administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated success building and sustaining partnerships with business, industry, community, and workforce organizations.
Experience overseeing budgets, grants, or contract-funded initiatives with fiscal accountability.
Proven ability to lead teams and initiatives that foster collaboration, innovation, and equitable outcomes.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse internal and external communities.
Commitment to advancing equity, access, and inclusive economic opportunity.

Doctoral degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.
Demonstrated leadership in developing or scaling workforce education programs within a higher education or community-based context.
Experience leading Achieving the Dream (ATD), Guided Pathways, or similar student success and equity initiatives.
Proven record of BAS/BS program development, including labor market analysis, curriculum alignment, and community engagement.
Experience managing Carl Perkins Workforce Grants, contract training, or community education programs.
Demonstrated success fostering non-credit to credit pathways and integrating workforce programs with academic divisions.
Experience collaborating with faculty, deans, and executive leaders to advance institutional priorities.
Understanding of state and regional workforce systems, funding models, and economic development trends.
Evidence of inclusive leadership that values well-being, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Generous benefits package 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, etc.

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