Posted: Sep 3, 2026
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President at Spokane Falls Community College

Community Colleges of Spokane - Spokane, WA
Application Deadline: N/A

President at Spokane Falls Community College

Community Colleges of Spokane

Location: Spokane, WA
Campus: Spokane Falls Community College
Department: SFCC President Office
Position Type: Contracted, Exempt Management
Salary: $265,119 annually
Application Deadline: October 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PST
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chancellor, the President serves as chief executive officer of Spokane Falls Community College, providing strategic, student-centered leadership for college operations, academic and student affairs, personnel, finances, and institutional effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead institutional strategy, planning, accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement.

  • Advance student access, retention, completion, transfer, workforce preparation, and academic excellence.

  • Oversee academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, guided pathways, and workforce education.

  • Lead and evaluate the college leadership team and ensure effective operations and personnel practices.

  • Manage operating and capital budgets, financial resources, internal controls, and long-term sustainability.

  • Maintain productive relationships with employees, unions, and collective bargaining representatives.

  • Develop external resources through grants, partnerships, philanthropy, and other opportunities.

  • Represent SFCC with employers, K-12 districts, transfer institutions, Tribal nations, community organizations, elected officials, and other partners.

  • Advise the Chancellor and participate in district-wide leadership and Board activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in education, organizational leadership, administration, public administration, business, or related field.

  • At least five years of progressively responsible senior-level administrative experience in higher education or a closely related educational setting.

  • Experience in academic and/or student affairs leadership, institutional planning, fiscal management, personnel administration, and collaborative leadership.

  • Knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining, and personnel practices.

  • Demonstrated commitment to community college education, student success, accessibility, and inclusive excellence.

  • Strong communication and consensus-building abilities.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Doctorate or other terminal degree.

  • Eight to ten years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience, including president, vice president, provost, or comparable executive experience.

  • Community college leadership experience and familiarity with Washington State higher education.

  • Experience with enrollment growth, strategic planning, accreditation, program development, and student-success initiatives.

  • Experience with collective bargaining, legislative advocacy, workforce/K-12 partnerships, and resource development.

Application Requirements:

  • Tailored letter of interest.

  • Executive résumé or CV.

  • Academic transcript(s).

  • Five to seven senior-level professional references with requested contact and relationship information.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9804191

Spokane Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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