Advisor to Chancellor and Presidents

Advisor to the Chancellor and Presidents

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Seattle Colleges District Office is looking to hire an Advisor to the Chancellor and Presidents.

Salary Range for this position is $123,569 to $170,641 annually (depending on experience). Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin January 26th, 2026.

Under the leadership of the Chancellor and campus Presidents, the Advisor to the Chancellor and Presidents is responsible for advising on major capital projects and the district-wide real estate portfolio and projects. The Advisor works collaboratively with the College’s leadership team and members of the College community to formulate policies and procedures to assure the effective operation of the College, with a particular emphasis on administrative services and operations.

In collaboration and consultation with the relevant College and District administrators, the Advisor advises on the vision and leadership in the areas of capital projects and space utilization. This position reports to the Chancellor of Seattle Colleges. The Advisor shall guide the identification of surplus real property (land and buildings) and manage the disposition, ground leasing or redevelopment of property deemed surplus to the long-range plans of the District and its colleges.

The Advisor is the policy lead on issues of sustainability and energy conservation for the district and its three colleges. The Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing policies for Seattle Colleges. As assigned, the Advisor will coordinate with capital projects staff and provide administrative oversight of facilities planning, capital development and improvements. In addition, and as directed, this position supports the colleges in their development of college facilities master plans, capital budgets and biannual state capital appropriation requests.

We are a district of three distinct colleges:
North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation. Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying".

• 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)

• Current Resume
• Cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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