Job description

Everett, WA

Salary: $75,360.00 Annually

Location Everett Community College

Job Type Exempt

Division Instruction

Department: Professional Technical Education & Applied Sciences

Closing Date 10/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

First review date (applicant screening begins): 09/25/2025

We are committed to hiring, developing, retaining, and promoting individuals who exemplify the mission, vision, and core values of our institution and possess the skills and experience to meet the needs of our students.

Overview

TITLE: Associate Director of Operations for Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences

SALARY: $75,360 – 75, 360

DEPARTMENT: Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences

REPORTS TO: Executive Dean of Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences

POSITION NUMBER: 00013086

This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College’s Telework Policy (Download PDF reader)

This position supports daily operations for the Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences division, overseeing academic programs across multiple sites, including Precision Machining, Mechatronics, Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Technology, Aviation/Avionics, Cosmetology, Information Technology, Engineering, and Public Safety. This role supervises all Instruction and Classroom Support Technicians, maintains compliance with safety standards, and collaborates with program staff to ensure operational excellence and equipment readiness.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Work with Associate Deans, program staff, and faculty to determine operational and training needs for assigned program areas and communicate requirements to Executive Dean
• Collaborate with Associate Deans to ensure staffing schedules reflect instructional and student needs with adequate coverage during peak periods
• Develop and maintain comprehensive equipment inventories for all assigned areas, ensuring manuals and training guides are properly filed
• Create and improve systems for tracking maintenance requests and managing equipment lifecycle.

Equipment and Maintenance Oversight

• Develop and maintain schedules and logs for routine and preventative maintenance of machines and equipment
• Ensure maintenance records are stored appropriately and accessible
• Create safety inspection checklists and logs for each piece of equipment
• Coordinate with Associate Deans to develop replacement schedules for all machines and equipment in assigned areas.

Safety and Compliance Management

• Monitor, maintain, and improve localized Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and contribute to Campus Safety initiatives
• Coordinate daily/weekly safety inspections, monthly safety audits, and annual site surveys by external third-party reviewers
• Plan and coordinate &/or deliver training sessions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and program accreditation requirements
• Facilitate Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences safety meetings and provide appropriate templates and forms

Supervision and Staff Development

• Supervise all Instruction and Classroom Support Technicians across all sites within Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences
• Ensure new employees receive appropriate safety onboarding and training using maintained orientation checklists
• Serve as liaison between programs and Campus Safety for the Building Captains program

General Duties

• Support departmental operations through cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and meet the needs of the campus, including special projects and emergency response coordination

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field(or equivalent experience)
• Three years of work experience in operations and/or education
• Three or more years of experience supervising a team of employees

Required Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of safety protocols and accident prevention in educational and industrial settings
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, inventory management, and operational systems
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and populations
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office products, including database management platforms
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and conflict management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

Preferred

• Master’s degree in related field
• Experience managing Accident Prevention Plans (APP) and working with program/divisional safety committees
• Experience within manufacturing, mechanical, and/or learning environments
• Current certification in OSHA/WISHA, First Aid, and CPR

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information on the phone, through video conferencing, or in person.
• Ability to perform routine tasks for extended periods in an office setting.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, twelve (12) months per year.
• FLSA Exempt employee with a year-to-year contract.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Performance will be evaluated annually.

Notice to Applicants

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Drug-Free Campus

In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security

EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page. This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination

Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 425-388-9229. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy (Download PDF reader)

Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.

Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance:

Equal Opportunity Director: [email protected], 425-388-9271;

ADA Coordinator: [email protected], 425-388-9232;

Title IX Coordinator: [email protected], 425-388-9271.

HR offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.

For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website.

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