Associate Director - and Transitional Studies; temporary

Associate Director - Basic and Transitional Studies (temporary)

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Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Temporary Associate Director in Basic & Transitional Studies.

$70,488 to $97,340 annually (depending on experience).

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than December 1, 2025
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Under the supervision of the Dean of Basic and Transitional Studies, the Temporary Associate Director will provide support to faculty and students; lead grant efforts, related data projects and assessment; manage new student orientation; manage off‑site ESL and ABE classes; and support the HS+ program. The role supervises the Reporting and Assessment Coordinator, Tutoring Program Coordinator (0.5 FTE), Tutoring and Technology Specialist, Student Specialist for ABE/GED/HS+, and Program Coordinator.

The position is full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed, and is 100 % on‑site, governed by a collective bargaining agreement with AFT Pro Staff representation.

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. We are the largest and most diverse community college district in Washington, leading change and innovation. Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who create a welcoming academic climate reflecting the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, 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)

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared for a virtual interview. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas. Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post‑completion optional practical training (OPT) to F‑1 students who receive STEM degrees.

• Lead student retention efforts, including holding progression and appeal meetings.
• Collaborate with other campus offices, such as Enrollment Services and Workforce Education, on behalf of BTSD students, staff, and faculty.
• Oversee Tutoring Center operations in collaboration with the Tutoring Center Coordinator.
• Manage and schedule instructional computer labs and quarterly CASAS post‑testing.
• Collaborate with instructional resources faculty lead to identify Ed Tech Tools/Resources and to support and troubleshoot as needed.
• Regularly communicate administrative program requirements and deadlines to staff and faculty such as registration deadlines and reminders about attendance reporting.

• Support the Dean with grant proposals (including BEDA Master Grant and IELCE Grant), reporting processes such as quarterly LACES data snapshots, and program review efforts for state and federal Basic Education for Adults funds dispersed by SBCTC.
• Work with Reporting and Assessment Coordinator to ensure SBCTC data requirements are met, including CASAS testing, LACES demographic data intake, and special programs tracking.
• Serve as CASAS Cadre co‑lead alongside the Reporting and Assessment Coordinator lead, including training and trouble‑shooting during CASAS pre‑ and post‑testing.
• Develop…