Associate Dean of College & Career Pathways

Renton Technical College; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Renton Technical College invites applications for an Associate Dean of College & Career Pathways. This leader oversees ELA, I-BEST, GED, and High School programs, ensuring enrollment workflows, program coordination, and staff support across daytime and evening offerings.

Regular evening availability is required. The role reports to the Dean of CCP, with a salary range of $113,000–$123,000 annually. This exempt, full-time position supports a major BEdA portfolio at RTC in Renton, near Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, administration, training or related field.
• Three years supervisory, lead, or coordinating experience in an educational setting.
• Experience with BEdA programming, adult education, and/or youth re-engagement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ELA intake and placement operations, including scheduling and testing.
• Coordinate I-BEST operational processes and program communications.
• Coordinate high school completion and credentialing processes and diploma processing.
• Maintain program and student tracking systems for enrollment, progression and reporting.
• Support the Dean of CCP in class scheduling and annual goals.
• Represent CCP with SBCTC organizations and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Confidentiality & judgment

ELL program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/administration/training

Tools

Student information systems (LACES, WABERS, Skyward, ctcLink)

Job description

Renton Technical College is seeking an Associate Dean of College & Career Pathways! College and Career Pathways (CCP) is one of the largest instructional department at Renton Technical College, and one of the largest Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) programs in Washington State. CCP supports students learning English, earning a high school credential, strengthening skills for college, and preparing for the workforce.

The Associate Dean is responsible for managing day-to-day operations for English Language Acquisition (ELA), I BEST, and High School programs, including GED, Technical High School, Open Doors, and High School+. The position also supports faculty observations, program coordination, and escalated student and staff concerns. The CCP Division offers both daytime and evening programing. Regular evening availability is required.

This is a full-time, and exempt position reporting to the Dean of College & Career Pathways. The salary range for this position is $113,000 - $123,000 annually. The priority application date is November 16, 2026.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

• Coordinate student and program processes from entry through completion in accordance with applicable SBCTC, OSPI, and BEdA requirements, including eligibility, intake, enrollment, progression, transitions, completion, and required documentation.
• Coordinate ELA intake and placement operations, including scheduling, assessment pre/post testing, student and transition from intake to enrollment.
• Coordinate I-BEST operational processes, including student interest and eligibility processes, enrollment coordination, program communication, and start-of-quarter activities.
• Coordinate high school completion and credentialing processes, including graduation requirements and pathways, completion review, required documentation, and diploma/credential processing.
• Coordinate shared program resources and logistics, including computer lab and other instructional scheduling needs.
• Coordinate with Enrollment Services, instructional departments, faculty, and other college offices to implement CCP processes and resolve enrollment and operational issues.
• Provide faculty and staff with program procedures, requirements, course observations, and operational support necessary to implement CCP programs consistently
• Maintain program and student tracking systems to support enrollment, progression, completion, reporting, and program requirements.
• Support the Dean of CCP in developing and maintaining quarterly class schedules and implementing annual program goals and initiatives.
• Represent CCP as assigned. Serve as representative to relevant SBCTC organizations, coalitions and partners for programming and goals under the respective shared governance.
• Ensure that programs remain in compliance with various SBCTC, college, state, and federal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated leadership or participation in institutional programs with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, training and development, or a related field.
• Three years of supervisory, lead, or coordinating experience in an educational setting. Experience in a community or technical college setting is preferred.
• Three years of experience in BEdA programming, adult education, and / or youth re-engagement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment required.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of electronic student database systems such as LACES / WABERS, Skyward, ctcLink, or similar.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively and engage with individuals whose first language is not English. Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally.
• Ability to facilitate the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This position will move throughout campus periodically, utilizing various spaces to facilitate planned activities. Work will occur on-campus, with occasional remote work possible.

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact [e-mail].

EEO STATEMENT:

Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Lesley Hogan, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 [phone], [e-mail].

Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.php. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php

We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.