Job description

Salary: $98,000.00 – $103,000.00 Annually

Location Everett Community College

Job Type Exempt

Division Instruction

Department: Professional & Technical Programs

Closing Date 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

First review date (applicant screening begins): 03/02/2026

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

The Associate Dean of Professional & Technical Programs leads the planning, development, and management of the College’s Professional and Technical programs, including Aviation Maintenance Technology, Cosmetology, and Public Safety, which includes Fire Science and Emergency Medical Technician Programs. This role ensures the programs are delivered with a focus on equity-minded student success and aligns with college-wide goals and strategic planning efforts.

TITLE: Associate Dean of Professional and Technical Programs

SALARY: $98,000-$103,000/year

DEPARTMENT: Professional and Technical Programs

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

POSITION NUMBER: 00021118

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

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Oversee the Professional and Technical academic programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards, student success goals, and equity- focused initiatives.
• Manage disputes, complaints, and concerns between instructors and students, including, but not limited to, allegations of cheating, plagiarism, grade disputes, and other ethical or academic issues, ensuring fair resolution in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance effectiveness and e?ciency of instructional programming through data-informed decision-making, focusing on closing equity gaps and improving student outcomes.
• Support faculty led learning outcomes assessment processes, including program review, annual core learning outcomes assessment and documentation of student learning outcomes.
• Build and maintain partnerships with regional employers and ensure regular consultation with advisory boards and Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) as required by law, to align program development with industry needs.
• Ensure program compliance with accrediting bodies, industry standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Represent Everett Community College in regional and state level meetings, conferences, and events as required.

Faculty Supervision and Development

• Manage faculty workloads, including assigning quarterly instructional assignments consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement(s).
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of faculty to enhance the quality of instruction and student engagement.
• Conduct evaluations of faculty performance, including teaching, advising, and administrative duties, following collective bargaining agreements.
• Support faculty through professional development opportunities and mentoring programs, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices.
• Serve as an administrative representative on faculty committees, such as Appointment Review Committees, and assist associate faculty with professional growth.

Personnel and Operations Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage the budgets for Professional and Technical academic programs, ensuring fiscal sustainability and alignment with the college’s strategic plan.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including faculty stipends, reassigned time, and program-related expenses, ensuring accountability and transparency in budgeting.
• Collaborate with other College departments to build a student-centered course schedule.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, including administrative, professional, and support staff.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, termination, and professional development.
• Develop and implement annual operational plans for assigned units and programs.
• Ensure staff adherence to college policies and regulatory requirements.

General Duties

• Support the department, division, and campus by promoting a collaborative work environment and participating in cross-departmental initiatives.
• Serves on and leads College committees as designated by the Executive Dean, Vice President or President; acts as the College’s liaison to external agencies and organizations (e.g. State Board for Community and Technical Colleges).
• Leads, participates in, or coordinates projects, committees or task forces as assigned by the Executive Dean, Vice President, or President.
• Discharges other administrative assignments, as directed by the Executive Dean, Vice President, or President.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a field related to professional and technical education, such as Industrial Engineering, Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Career and Technical Education, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least three (3) years of experience involving teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
• Experience supervising faculty and staff, particularly in a unionized environment.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and applying equity-minded practices in teaching and leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Professional and Technical program curricula.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level, preferably within the community college sector.
• Knowledge of program development, curriculum design, outcomes assessment, and evaluation within higher education settings.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and staff members effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with industry partners.
• Ability to interpret and apply accreditation standards, state regulations, and industry best practices to ensure program compliance.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports diversity, equity, and student success.

Preferred

• Experience in developing applied baccalaureate programs.
• Experience managing grant-funded initiatives.
• Familiarity with online program development and delivery, including hybrid and fully online courses.

Leadership Competencies

• Participatory Management: Provides opportunity for assigned staff to participate in management decision-making when and where appropriate. Consistently seeks out appropriate information and input that ensure stakeholders perspective is considered.
• Approachability: Willing to take immediate time to actively listen to others. Considered “accessible” or can be depended upon to be available when needed. Responsive.
• Change Management: Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace.
• Leadership: Leads by example, serves as appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrates confidence within area of expertise – promotes a cooperative work environment. Ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees.
• Visionary Leadership: Creates a clear, compelling vision. Communicates vision and gains commitment. Acts in accordance with vision. Displays passion and optimism. Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Data Literacy: Uses data as a key component to assess performance, in particular toward meeting College and unit goals in support of student success. Understands what data is available, internally and externally, and what story that data is telling in order to improve programs, services, and processes for serving students, other units, and the College’s service district.
• Oral & Written Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings. Structures and conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents. Reviews and edits written work constructively. Ability to tailor to audience in mind.
• Student Centered: Ensures attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students. Creates and supports an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. Provides courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public, or employees from another department.
• Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Supports initiatives of the college and departments to expand the human qualities that differentiate our workforce and workplace. Exemplifies tenants of tolerance, acceptance, and interest in different viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds and demands similar conduct of assigned staff and department.
• Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate. Accepts responsibility when given, understands what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors.

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 sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• 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

This position is not eligible for an employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Background Check

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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