College Campus President

Pima Medical Institute; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

ESOP

401(k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

PTO and holidays

Executive professional development

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Renton, WA seeks a Campus President to lead the Renton campus with full P&L ownership, Enrollment growth, and regulatory compliance responsibility. You will champion a student-centric learning environment and oversee administrative and academic teams.

As the campus leader, you will drive graduate placement, ensure accreditation standards, build community partnerships, and act as PMI's ambassador in the local healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct executive leadership experience in private/proprietary higher education.
• Demonstrated understanding of accreditation processes and regulatory compliance (Title IV/DOE).
• Proven proficiency in budget development, P&L management, and resource allocation.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and public speaking skills with ability to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• P&L ownership: manage campus financial operations, budget development, allocations, capex, and cost controls.
• Enrollment and operations: lead initiatives to drive enrollment growth and campus efficiency.
• Student retention and outcomes: monitor retention, course completion, graduation, and placement metrics; implement retention strategies.
• Campus culture: develop programs fostering an inclusive, engaging student learning environment.
• Regulatory compliance and operations: ensure accreditation standards and state/federal requirements are met; oversee facilities and safety.
• Talent management and community engagement: recruit and mentor leaders; build relationships with local healthcare providers to strengthen clinical partnerships and graduate employment pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Public speaking

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Campus President

Location: Renton, WA | On-Site
Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt
Compensation: $120,000 – $157,080 per year + Annual Executive Bonus Structure

Position Summary

Pima Medical Institute, a trusted provider of healthcare education celebrating over 50 years of excellence, is seeking a visionary Campus Director to lead our Renton campus. As the chief executive leader of the campus, you will hold full P&L ownership, driving student enrollment, retention, and graduate placement while ensuring strict adherence to accreditation and state/federal regulatory standards. You will cultivate a high-performance, student-centric learning environment, lead a dedicated team of administrative faculty and staff, and serve as PMI’s primary brand ambassador in the local healthcare community.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Management & Campus Growth

• P&L Ownership: Manage total campus financial operations, including budget development, resource/fund allocations, capital expenditures, and strict cost controls.
• Enrollment & Operations: Lead strategic initiatives to drive enrollment growth and maximize campus resource efficiency in alignment with corporate goals.

Academic Leadership & Student Outcomes

• Student Retention & Success: Monitor key performance metrics (retention, course completion, graduation, and placement rates), deploying proactive retention strategies.
• Campus Culture: Develop and implement academic and student affairs programs that foster an inclusive, engaging, and supportive adult learning environment.

Regulatory Compliance & Operations

• Accreditation Standards: Ensure 100% compliance with institutional/programmatic accreditation standards, Department of Education (DOE) mandates, and state regulations.
• Facilities & Risk: Oversee campus facilities, security, safety, and operational workflows to maintain a safe, high-functioning learning facility.

Talent Management & Community Engagement

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate high-performing administrative leaders, department heads, and faculty.
• Community Partnerships: Build strong relationships with local healthcare providers and community leaders to enhance clinical partnerships and graduate employment pipelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Executive Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience as a Campus Director, Campus President, or equivalent senior executive leadership role in private/proprietary higher education.
• Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of higher education accreditation processes, regulatory compliance, and Title IV/DOE standards.
• Financial Management: Proven proficiency in budget development, P&L management, and resource allocation within an educational setting.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and public speaking skills with a track record of leading diverse teams and driving continuous operational improvement.

Executive Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Range: $120,000 to $157,080 per year + Annual Performance Bonus Structure.
• Relocation: Assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching options.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a Health & Wellness Program and EAP.
• Time Off & Development: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and executive professional development support.