Director of Career Resources

Director Of Career Resources

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.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position working 40 hours per week, 12 months a year. This position is partially grant-funded. The continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding. Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. SVC's commitment to civil rights drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen the communities we serve. SVC seeks leaders, faculty, and staff who are committed to inclusive practices where all students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Respect, integrity, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion are guiding principles. Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities, supporting student achievement, and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high-impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating transformative student learning experiences. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our communities. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an inclusive, innovative, learning-centered environment.

Skagit Valley College offers :

• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Management

Technology and Online Tools

Employer and Industry Engagement

Data Collection and Reporting

Strategic Planning and Institutional Leadership

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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. 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.

Priority screening will begin after November 19, 2025. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled. Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

Interviews with Committee : Week of December 3rd. Finalist Interviews : Week of December 8th. Anticipated Start Date : January 2, 2026.

To be considered for this position, applicants must :