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.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

The High School Initiatives Manager will be responsible for a portfolio of projects related to dual credit, communication and outreach, program development, and infrastructure development for Seattle Colleges' current and prospective high school students. This position may also represent Seattle Colleges on a statewide level.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS.

What you will be working on:

• Act as the Seattle Colleges' liaison to the Seattle Public Schools, additional school districts including skills centers, CBO and governmental partners, on CTE high school initiatives and other youth sector-specific projects
• Establish relationships and manage communications at the administrative, faculty, and student levels between Seattle Colleges and school district contacts
• Establish new inter-local agreements for dual credit coursework and programs, and ensure compliance/maintenance of existing agreements
• Support the execution of the scope of work in grants that include K12 participation; manage secondary aspects of federal, state and local grant-funded projects and initiatives
• Develop and coordinate activities targeted to high school students and their parents, including marketing, in-person events such as "try-a-trades" and Discovery Seattle Colleges Days, and direct outreach strategies
• Manage administration of the CTE Dual Credit program and related high school initiatives, including reporting on student data as required for the Seattle Colleges or Seattle Public Schools, overseeing course registration, updating/maintaining the SERS database, and end-of-year transcripting
• Work collaboratively with other Seattle Colleges staff on creating an integrated approach to expanding and implementing high school partnership programs, including Running Start, College in the High School and Seattle Promise.
• Oversee and manage CTE dual credit budgets including all invoicing and budget reconciliation as needed
• Collect data and prepare regular communications including reports, updates and presentations

Candidate Qualifications:

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (associate degree plus 2 years' relevant work experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Highly solutions-oriented, with strong initiative and self-direction
• Strong organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience building and fostering meaningful internal and external professional relationships that honor diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated knowledge of the K-12 environment
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations within the secondary and postsecondary systems

Salary range for this position is $64,000 - $73,207

Required Application Materials (please upload attachments):

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Supplemental questions
  • Please describe your knowledge of or interest in working in a K-12 environment, or in collaboration with the K-12 system.

  • Please describe a time when you brought two reluctant people or groups together, what was the result?

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; sitting or standing to work on a computer for long periods of time.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged 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, the 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".

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

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, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.