Yakima Valley Community College is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in 1928, the college has a long tradition of quality in teaching and in its commitment to students.

Our Mission:

YVCC enriches and enhances individuals and communities by delivering accessible, student-centered education. YVCC addresses the needs of our diverse communities by providing learning opportunities in basic literacy; academic, professional, and technical education; and lifelong learning.

Are you passionate in working at an institution whose focused-on student success? Do you want to work with colleagues who are leading the national conversations on increasing retention and completion? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic Serving Institution dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative and collaborative Director of Applied Baccalaureate Programs and Special Projects, who is committed to community college students and their success at the Baccalaureate level. This is a full-time, administrative position, which includes a full state benefits package.

Reporting to the Dean - Workforce Education, the Director provides administrative leadership for Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree programs and plays a key role in advancing the college's priority to develop and deliver high quality BAS degree programs. The Director is responsible for leading and managing the development of new BAS degree programs, in addition to the ongoing maintenance of current BAS degree programs. Working in collaboration with other college department faculty, administrators and staff members, the BAS Director will provide guidance through every step of the process from concept to implementation. Additionally, we are seeking a candidate who demonstrates the strong promise of becoming a contributing member of the Workforce Education Division through assisting the Dean with Special Projects/Assignments including collaborating/leading assigned grants.

The Director is responsible for ensuring consistency among BAS programs with regards to college and program policies and procedures, recruitment and marketing materials, leading program evaluation and assessment activities; and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
ABILITY TO:

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  Follow oral and written instructions, must be organized and detail oriented
• Provide excellent management, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community partners
• Work collaboratively and effectively in a college environment, and to secure institutional support
• Engage and work collaboratively with leaders and managers in business and institutional environments
• Conduct labor market analysis
• Conduct research

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Washington State RCWs and WACs relating to Higher Education
• Teaching and learning technologies and modalities
• Various communication technologies, including presentation and virtual meeting software
• Supervision techniques
• Communication strategies to create and maintain relationships and partnerships
• Grant development and maintenance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience supervising professional staff
• Proficient in MS Office Suite Programs (Excel, Word, PPT) and video conferencing software

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Higher Education Leadership, Organizational Leadership or related field from an accredited college or university
• Teaching experience in higher education or in an adult learning environment
• Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation
• Excellent management, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience as a coordinator, manager or administrator in an education or non-profit setting
• Experience managing financial resources in a business or institutional environment
• Experience working with disadvantaged, at risk, and multi-cultural populations
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff (3+ years)
• Professional experience working in higher education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership:

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  Upon the approval of the Vice-President of Instruction and Student Services, research potential new BAS degrees needed in the community and guide faculty and administrators through the proposal and approval process
• Develop and implement new BAS degree programs, in accordance with the processes established by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
• Develop plans for fiscal sustainability of new BAS degree programs
• Develop plans for comprehensive student services and other necessary administrative and program support services
• Provide management and leadership for BAS degree programs at YVC
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff including coordinators of Bachelor of Applied Science programs
• Conduct, summarize, and present research documenting community/labor market need for new BAS degree programs, including surveys, focus groups, employment and labor data
• Create processes and procedures regarding BAS degrees for the college community
• As needed, advise and provide navigation assistance to BAS students
• Oversee and manage designated budgets
• Draft, review, and prepare formal Applied Baccalaureate degree application documents required by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
• Communicate with baccalaureate institutions to create opportunities for acceptance into graduate programs for BAS students
• Provide expert testimony at state meetings to secure approval of Applied Baccalaureate Degrees
• Represent Yakima Valley College at SBCTC system meetings
• Serve as the College representative on the SBCTC Baccalaureate Leadership Council; attend meetings and annual conferences
• Solicit letters of support from industry to provide feedback on new BAS programs proposals
• Provide leadership and management of all BAS marketing materials, webpage design, and phone systems to ensure consistency and uniformity.

• Manage assigned grants within established procedures
• Participates on the Perkins CLNA leadership team, may assist Dean and WED Director with grant responsibilities

• Adhere to college policies and procedures

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with BAS program faculty and staff to ensure adherence with provisions of (a) college policies and procedures, (b) state administrative codes, (c) the standards of NWCCU, (d) the standards of all BAS program accrediting/approval and (e) Baccalaureate Leadership Council recommendations.
• Collaborate with BAS program staff to develop processes surrounding orientation sessions, application and admissions processes, scholarship awards, registration, graduation and related BAS program functions.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the BAS pathways and participate in the Guided Pathways Advising model
• Develop, analyze, and improve program recruiting efforts and the student selection process.
• Work with faculty and administration to seek external funding opportunities
• Provide leadership on the development of articulation agreements and processes for successful student transition to graduate Masters level-programs
• Engage with business and industry leaders to promote understanding of the BAS degree, and to assess potential demand for new degrees
• Work to facilitate internship opportunities for BAS Students when appropriate
• Ensure accuracy of BAS information in all marketing materials including the YVC catalog and website
• Create budget projections for sustainable programs
• Work with the Workforce Divisions fiscal manager to monitor program revenues and expenses to ensure program sustainability
• Manage any special projects or assignments as assigned
• Requires some evening hours to accommodate BAS evening schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:

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  A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted). The search committee should be able to easily “check off” each qualification asked for in the job description.
• A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application).
• Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
• Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree and required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications (when applicable). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at the time of hire.
• Copy of Credentials or license as required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications
• Supplemental Questions - Your responses should provide examples and timelines in your education/experiences which give evidence of each claim you make (should also be reflected in your application materials).

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

Employment Information:
Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.

Due to an emergency proclamation by the Governor, all employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Employees may request a medical or religious accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department at 509-574-4670.

Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."

Per the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Yakima Valley Community College hires only U. S. Citizens and Aliens authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, new employees must provide acceptable proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Yakima Valley Community College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVCC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.

Yakima Valley College offers a selection of health and retirement plans allowing you to take advantage of the plans that work for you. We also offer paid leave, development and career opportunities, and other compensation benefits. Benefit packages are a key component of our Total Compensation Model.

Insurance Benefits

Yakima Valley College offers medical (including vision), and dental. There are several medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees can elect to become members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees can elect to participate in the Washington State Board Retirement Plan instead, check out www.tiaa-cref.org for more information.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Please refer to the Washington State Board for more detailed information.

Paid Leave and Other Incentives

In addition to the benefits above, full time adiministrative employees accrue up to 24 days of vacation, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days each year. Full time employees are also able to take advantage of waived tuition, scholarships and other professional development opportunities.

Contact our Human Resources team with any additional questions you may.