The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College seeks a strategic, student-centered leader to serve as the Director of Career Resources, a key position under the direction of the Associate Dean of Instruction – Workforce Programs. The Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive career readiness services that prepare students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds for successful job search and career success.

This full-time, exempt position leads efforts to embed career competencies, build industry partnerships, and expand work-based learning opportunities. The role will serve students across all units, prioritizing professional/technical students preparing to enter the workforce. The Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to align career services with workforce demand and the college’s equity and student success goals. Responsibilities include coordinating programming, managing the college’s job board platform, tracking employment outcomes, and serving as an institutional advocate for workforce readiness.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen the communities that we serve.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Friendly, supportive, and inclusive work environments.
• Excellent benefits, including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Program Development and Management

• Partner with faculty to integrate career readiness competencies and job search skills directly into the curriculum of professional-technical programs;
• Develop and deliver workshops, modules, and classroom programming that prepare students for internships, job placement, and long-term employment;
• Curate and maintain a repository of industry-specific career resources, including hiring trends, industry-specific application materials, and hiring processes;
• Facilitate virtual, group, or classroom support for resume writing, job search strategies, and interview preparation;
• Supervise the Cooperative Education Coordinator, including onboarding, ongoing training, performance evaluation, and goal alignment;
• Develop and manage the budget for career readiness programs and services;
• Design services that are responsive to the needs of historically marginalized student populations, including first-generation students, students of color, undocumented students, students with disabilities, and formerly incarcerated students;
• Implement targeted programming, mentorship, and employer partnerships to reduce barriers to employment;
• Coordinate closely with Disability Access Services, Community Integration Program, TRIO, and other student support teams to ensure inclusive, integrated services.

• Administer the college’s job board platform, ensuring a high-quality pipeline of career opportunities aligned with instructional programs;
• Train and support students, alumni, faculty, and employer partners in using the platform effectively;
• Promote the job board as a central, accessible tool for student-employer connections and career exploration;
• Develop and maintain career readiness resources on Canvas, program websites, and other relevant online platforms.

• Establish and maintain relationships with employers across local, regional, and national sectors to generate job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities;
• Coordinate, plan, and host career-related engagement events including job fairs, employer panels, mock interviews, and industry site visits;
• Partner with workforce development agencies and economic development organizations to align initiatives and leverage resources.

• Track and analyze employment outcomes, student engagement metrics, and employer participation to assess program impact and guide continuous program improvement;
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making, support grant proposals, and meet institutional reporting requirements.

• Serve as an institutional leader and advocate for embedding career readiness across academic departments and student services;
• Develop and implement strategic plans that support career development, workforce alignment, and student employment success;
• Contribute to accreditation, grant writing, and program review processes, especially in areas related to workforce outcomes and post-graduation success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Human Services, Communications, or a related field OR a combination of equivalent education and experience;
• Experience in career services, workforce development, or employer engagement in a higher education setting;
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation and underrepresented populations;
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and access in higher education.

• Master’s degree in a related field;
• Experience designing and facilitating career readiness workshops or training;
• Instructional design and curriculum development;
• Industry partnership development;
• Proficiency with career development software and database management.

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary rate for this twelve-month, 100% full-time position is $75,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience;
• Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30. This position will be filled as soon as practical after a candidate is identified and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period.
• This position is exempt from civil service. This position is eligible for overtime.
• Salary, retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.eduthat includes the following:
   • The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
   • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);
   • A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).

• Prior to employment, 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.
  
  Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.