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President

Pierce College

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President, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and President, Pierce College Puyallup

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JOB
The President PositionAre you dedicated to leading a college committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging? Do you believe that community colleges are the pathway to social and racial justice? Do you believe every student has the ability to succeed with support and elimination of structural barriers?
The Pierce College District seeks two dynamic community college campus executives ready to lead their college within a district environment. The Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Pierce College Puyallup Presidents report to the District Chancellor/CEO. The Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Pierce College Puyallup Presidents will work closely with the Chancellor, Board of Trustees and the College’s faculty and staff to fulfill the college’s mission of ensuring that Pierce College “inspires our students and ensures that possibilities are realized.” The president will serve as a voice for higher education in the region, developing and maintaining relationships and community networks to help leverage talents and resources to empower students. A valued community leader, the president will recognize and pursue meaningful collaborations with business, industry, and government leaders; school districts; hospitals; governmental, nonprofit, and service organizations; and foundations- all working for the betterment of the community.
The President must engage the entire community in planning for the future of the institution. Ultimately, the president will join the community at a moment of unprecedented opportunity, leading the campus forward against the backdrop of the broader, systemic challenges facing higher education and the nuanced difficulties of post-pandemic reality.
The District Pierce College is a high-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For 55 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes. Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority and low-income students. Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023.
Pierce is also one of 30 original AACC Guided Pathways colleges and one of first five College Spark Washington pathways colleges. We have bold goals to have all students on a career pathway to increase completion rates for all students and to close achievement gaps by 2027. The district includes two comprehensive community colleges and a far-reaching extended learning program. Pierce College Fort Steilacoom is located in Lakewood, Washington, in the west end of the service district. Pierce College Puyallup is located in Puyallup, Washington, and serves eastern Pierce County. Pierce College has a vast array of sites and services, including major education centers at Joint Base Lewis McChord, a state mental hospital, and additional continuing education and training program sites.
The Pierce College District offers programs that include:
  • Associate degrees and transfer courses parallel to the first two years of university and four-year college work;
  • Professional/Technical degree and certificate programs for training or retraining in a variety of career fields;
  • Six Bachelor of Applied Science degrees;
  • Developmental, basic skills, high school completion, GED, and English-as-a Second Language courses;Personal and professional development through continuing education courses;
  • and Traditional and nontraditional learning opportunities including face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, and fully online.
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Pierce College Fort Steilacoom is located on 140 acres in the city of Lakewood, 10 miles southwest of Tacoma. The campus is next to Fort Steilacoom Park, 342 acres on Waughop Lake, with walking and horse trails, play areas and fields. It is just one mile from the waters of the Puget Sound with snow-covered mountain ranges visible in both directions. This fall, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom opened its newest building, Glacier, which houses the veterinary technician and dental hygiene programs featuring state of the art facilities and equipment. Pierce College PuyallupPierce College Puyallup is located in the fastest growing area of Pierce County and is the newest community college in Washington State. The College, located on a beautiful site with 125 acres of wooded land, enjoys modern facilities that include an arts and allied health building with state-of-the-art space for teaching, learning, performance and simulated clinical space for a variety of programs in art, music, theatre, humanities, nursing and allied health; an active and engaged college center; administrative and student services spaces; child development center; health education center; and library and science technology spaces with a state capital budget request for new science and technology classrooms and labs, library renovation and expansion, student support space that includes support labs, tutoring, and other services.
Both Colleges enjoy a strong presence in the communities in which they serve and participate in numerous partnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations.
Pierce County: An amazing place to call homePierce County stands out as one of the most beautiful and livable areas in the United States, offering its citizens the benefits of both rural and urban life in the Pacific Northwest. Both campuses command views of majestic Mount Rainier. The area's moderate climate, along with nearby mountains, forests, rivers, the Puget Sound, and Pacific Ocean, provide for many outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, kayaking, beach combing, biking, and golfing. At the same time, most of Pierce County is only minutes away from Tacoma or a short drive to Seattle where world-class cultural, arts, shopping and sporting activities abound. The area boasts an amazing array of housing options from urban condos to rural acreage and everything in between. Located in the heart of one of America's most amazing areas, Pierce County is a wonderful place to call home.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
  • President's ProfileAttributes and Characteristics Leadership and Vision Is committed to, articulates clearly, and advances the mission of Pierce College on campus, as part of a district executive team, and in the community;
  • Exhibits sound, visionary educational leadership;
  • Acts and leads with integrity;
  • Solves problems with a willingness to make tough decisions;Is a resilient problem solver who can successfully implement innovative solutions to respond to the challenges facing colleges today. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Is culturally responsive in leading and communicating the vision, mission, core themes, and values of the college and district;
  • Collaborates to advance the college as a leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion and in transforming the college in becoming an anti-racist institution;Promotes educational access, retention, and completion of ALL students, recognizing that centering our most marginalized students’ needs is essential, with a focus on black and brown student excellence. Engagement, Communication, and Collaboration Possesses strong oral, written, and listening skills;Uses outstanding interpersonal skills as an advocate, successful team builder, and executive leader on campus, in the community, within the state, and across the nation;
  • Actively promotes and leads the college in developing strong connections throughout the districtCollaborates as a team member and as an effective partner working successfully with faculty, students, and other internal constituents;
  • Ensures faculty, staff, and student engagement in college-shared governance and decision-making processes;
  • Leads partnerships with business/industry, educational, legislative, governmental, and other community agencies;
  • Promotes the college in the community and fosters positive community relations through active participation in community events and activities. Strategy and Planning Demonstrates leadership in effective campus planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement processes in the context of a district strategic vision;
  • Supports the college's engagement in institutional effectiveness to meet college missionSupports and implements the Master Facilities Plan for the campus;
  • Has expertise in leadership, financial management, strategic planning, and legislative relations. Teaching and Learning Is committed to a teaching and learning process focused on student learning and success;
  • Stimulates and encourages creativity, resulting in cutting-edge programs;Implements and supports the principles, strategies, and practices of a comprehensive guided-pathways model;
  • Is committed to a comprehensive employee learning and development program. Data and Technology Understands, evaluates, and uses complex data sets that include national research on student access, retention, completion, and guided pathways;
  • Evaluates and uses campus-based data, such as course and degree completion, student achievement gaps, and student success strategies, to make informed decisions;
  • Promotes use of existing and emerging technologies in teaching and college operations. Policies and Practices Applies fiscal responsibility with the acumen to support a collaborative district budget process that blends campus and district outcomes;Develops and supports resources, such as grants and fundraising to advance the college and district;
  • Leads and promotes policies and practices that improve efficiency and furthers the district's commitment to its mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CredentialsEarned doctorate strongly preferred; Master's degree required.Minimum of 3 years' experience in executive team level community college leadership required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application ProcedureWe invite applications from qualified individuals interested in working within and leading ahigh-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity,diversity, and inclusion.
You must include the following items in your application package and complete the online application profile at https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr.
  • A letter of interest which directly addresses how your qualifications and experiences match each of the components of the President's Profile. (Cover Letter, limit 5 pages)
  • A statement that responds to this question: (Supplemental Question) Pierce College has set a goal of closing the equity gaps for all student populations by 2027. How will you contribute to this effort? Detailed and current résumé of all educational and professional experience.
  • (Résumé) A list of at least five professional references with titles, addresses, work and home telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
  • (References) Copies of all unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of hire).
  • (Transcripts) Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications received by January 9, 2023 will receive first consideration.
Terms of Employment
The Pierce College District offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
Salary and other benefits are highly competitive and are negotiated with the Chancellor. The anticipated starting date is May 1, 2023.Reasonable AccommodationApplicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
Screening & Interview Process
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.Conditions of EmploymentPierce College is a “fully vaccinated campus” under the state’s higher education guidance, which means that COVID-19 vaccination (or allowable exemption) will be required for all employees and students.
More information can be found here: Vaccination Requirements.Prior to the start of employment, the finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check as a condition of employment. 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.Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.080.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.Equal OpportunityThe Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.For more information about this position or assistance regarding your application, please contact the Human Resources office at: jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following: Sean CookeTitle IX Coordinator(253) 840-8472 Tami JacobsADACO / Section 504 Coordinator(253) 964-6581 Holly GorskiVice President for Human Resources(253) 964-6519 Paula Henson-WilliamsDistrict Affirmative Action Officer(253) 864-3229

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