The Organization.  Located in the greater Seattle area, Bellevue College is poised at the intersection of evolving educational models, global citizenship, tech innovation, and industry.  With a commitment to the open access and the social justice mission of community colleges, Bellevue College intends to build a dynamic national model of a hybrid institution of higher education for the 21^st Century. The college has developed a culture of excellence focused on student success since its founding in 1966 (then "Bellevue Community College").  This perfect nexus of academic excellence, strategic location, and pulse on marketplace needs is why Bellevue College is the third-largest institution of higher education and largest community college in the state with over 30,000 students annually.  It offers a comprehensive array of programs including 12 bachelor’s degrees, 8 associate degree transfer programs, 15 professional/ technical associate degrees and 95 certificates, and a myriad of training programs. 

Bellevue College welcomes and serves a diverse student body hailing from the local community and around the world.  Similarly, the exceptional faculty and staff provide a learning experience that crosses cultural contexts and emphasizes global social responsibility. Bellevue College has long been known for not just preparing its students for careers but also molding the next generation of leaders.

The Opportunity.  The next President of Bellevue College will lead and inspire the institution to reach new heights as the college of choice for learners on traditional and non-traditional paths.  The next several years are crucial as the college seeks to forge a new model of higher education and provide what our community and economy requires: more pathways to a four-year degree and better outcomes for more students.  This will require creativity, urgency, and courage. 

The Candidate

• The President will be a dynamic leader able to inspire our faculty, staff, students, and partners to define and implement a shared vision of success.

• The President will be the primary face to external stakeholders and leaders across the community, higher education, industry, and government to garner the financial, legislative and other support needed to implement the shared vision.

• The President will be a champion for improving educational outcomes for all students and have a track record of improving outcomes for traditionally underserved students and commitment to social justice.

• The President will be an inclusive leader adept at leading in affiliative and participatory ways to affirm and leverage the faculty and staff’s skills and roles in shaping college governance.

• The President will engage the campus and community to foster a culture that embraces the diversity of identities, ideas, and values that embody Bellevue College.

Qualifications

Required

• Earned master’s or terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Academic and leadership experience, with a minimum of five years’ senior level progressive leadership in higher education or.

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty and staff.

• Track record of innovation yielding impactful results.

Preferred

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required applicant materials

• Bellevue College Application (further details and a profile of the college found here)

• Cover letter of no more than five pages describing how you meet the professional and desired characteristics of the position including your demonstrated commitment to social justice, diversity, and equity.

• Current resume or curriculum vitae, including educational background, professional experience, achievements and professional activities.