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Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by April 12, 2026.
The Dean of Workforce Pathways is an administrative position responsible for providing leadership and operational oversight to 14 workforce departments offering 27 AAS and BAS degrees that serve approximately 3200 credit seeking students annually (approximately 22% of the total Highline College student population). The role aligns educational offerings with regional and state economic needs and is responsible for ensuring programs meet state and federal guidelines. The position is also responsible for writing and overseeing all state and federal workforce grants, year-end reporting, and lending the process to develop and write the bi-annual Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
The Dean for Workforce Pathways collaborates with the Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning and the Associate Dean of Workforce Pathways in leading a team of seven workforce focused staff. The position supervises seven staff members including the Program Manager of Workforce Pathways, the Director of Nursing, the Program Manager for HOST, three faculty administrative assistants, and an Instruction and classroom support technician for the Nursing program. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and works collaboratively within the department, across the college, and with external stakeholders.
This is a full-time exempt, at will position.
Essential Tasks
Leadership & Planning
- Provide leadership and administrative oversight for the college’s workforce programs to ensure consistency with current and future needs of the students, community, and industry partners;
- Collaborate with the Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning and Associate Dean of Workforce Pathways on developing an annual strategic plan for the workforce department, ensuring the plan aligns with both the division’s and the college’s strategic planning priorities;
- Participate in Academic Affairs leadership groups and committees, college wide councils, and state, community, and workforce boards;
- Advocate for workforce faculty and students with Academic Affairs and Student Services leadership;
- Foster a culture of student-centered improvement.
Management & Operations
- Maintain compliance with federal, regional, and state guidelines for workforce programs including:
- Ensures that all faculty are appropriately certified and have developed professional improvement plans;
- Maintains effective advisory committees;
- Manages program revisions and new program development;
- Manages program review/program improvement processes;
- Assesses program level outcomes;
- Implements Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment;
- Provides oversight for all workforce related grants and funding allocations, and ensures they are strategically aligned with division and college priorities and managed to comply with all state and federal guidelines.
- Serve as key college liaison with the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) regarding workforce programs, policy, and funding;
- Assure that workforce program curricula are updated regularly and recorded accurately in accordance with the college’s current curriculum management processes and includes strategies for incorporating IBEST, work based learning, linked learning communities, and College Success strategies;
- Actively support program coordinators with the following:
- Manage advising loads for workforce faculty;
- Assist with external accreditation processes;
- Budget and equipment management;
- Review current industry needs to ensure curriculum remains relevant.
- Ensure workforce processes are clearly explained and readily accessible to workforce faculty;
- Collaborate with the Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning and Director of Continuing Education to develop non-credit to credit pathways;
- Create predictable, student-centered instructional schedules;
- Collaborate with Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning to convene regularly scheduled workforce pathways team meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree; AND
- Two or more years of college-level experience teaching in a workforce program; AND
- Prior workforce administrative or leadership experience in a post-secondary institution. This may include experience as an administrator or as a program, department or division lead faculty member.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with college wide strategic planning and integrating workforce priorities into the college wide planning process;
- Budget and grant management experience, ideally workforce grant management;
- Ability to evaluate instructional activities (e.g. programs, courses, and projects);
- Experience coaching and mentoring faculty and other assigned personnel;
- Experience working collaboratively with local and regional workforce, educational and industry partners to develop and maintain innovative programs in response to changing economic needs;
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community partners.
Supplemental Information
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
THE COLLEGE
Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.
Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:
-
A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;
-
A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
National Criminal Background Check may be required.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline
NEED APPLICATION HELP?
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.
HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
TITLE IX POLICY
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).
The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or DSlota@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President’s Office
For accessibility needs, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
The Vice President of Human Resources, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting hrstaff@highline.edu.
General Summary
Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by April 12, 2026.
The Dean of Workforce Pathways is an administrative position responsible for providing leadership and operational oversight to 14 workforce departments offering 27 AAS and BAS degrees that serve approximately 3200 credit seeking students annually (approximately 22% of the total Highline College student population). The role aligns educational offerings with regional and state economic needs and is responsible for ensuring programs meet state and federal guidelines. The position is also responsible for writing and overseeing all state and federal workforce grants, year-end reporting, and lending the process to develop and write the bi-annual Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
The Dean for Workforce Pathways collaborates with the Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning and the Associate Dean of Workforce Pathways in leading a team of seven workforce focused staff. The position supervises seven staff members including the Program Manager of Workforce Pathways, the Director of Nursing, the Program Manager for HOST, three faculty administrative assistants, and an Instruction and classroom support technician for the Nursing program. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and works collaboratively within the department, across the college, and with external stakeholders.
This is a full-time exempt, at will position.
Essential Tasks
Leadership & Planning
- Provide leadership and administrative oversight for the college’s workforce programs to ensure consistency with current and future needs of the students, community, and industry partners;
- Collaborate with the Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning and Associate Dean of Workforce Pathways on developing an annual strategic plan for the workforce department, ensuring the plan aligns with both the division’s and the college’s strategic planning priorities;
- Participate in Academic Affairs leadership groups and committees, college wide councils, and state, community, and workforce boards;
- Advocate for workforce faculty and students with Academic Affairs and Student Services leadership;
- Foster a culture of student-centered improvement.
Management & Operations
- Maintain compliance with federal, regional, and state guidelines for workforce programs including:
- Ensures that all faculty are appropriately certified and have developed professional improvement plans;
- Maintains effective advisory committees;
- Manages program revisions and new program development;
- Manages program review/program improvement processes;
- Assesses program level outcomes;
- Implements Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment;
- Provides oversight for all workforce related grants and funding allocations, and ensures they are strategically aligned with division and college priorities and managed to comply with all state and federal guidelines.
- Serve as key college liaison with the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) regarding workforce programs, policy, and funding;
- Assure that workforce program curricula are updated regularly and recorded accurately in accordance with the college’s current curriculum management processes and includes strategies for incorporating IBEST, work based learning, linked learning communities, and College Success strategies;
- Actively support program coordinators with the following:
- Manage advising loads for workforce faculty;
- Assist with external accreditation processes;
- Budget and equipment management;
- Review current industry needs to ensure curriculum remains relevant.
- Ensure workforce processes are clearly explained and readily accessible to workforce faculty;
- Collaborate with the Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning and Director of Continuing Education to develop non-credit to credit pathways;
- Create predictable, student-centered instructional schedules;
- Collaborate with Dean of Workforce Partnerships & Extended Learning to convene regularly scheduled workforce pathways team meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree; AND
- Two or more years of college-level experience teaching in a workforce program; AND
- Prior workforce administrative or leadership experience in a post-secondary institution. This may include experience as an administrator or as a program, department or division lead faculty member.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with college wide strategic planning and integrating workforce priorities into the college wide planning process;
- Budget and grant management experience, ideally workforce grant management;
- Ability to evaluate instructional activities (e.g. programs, courses, and projects);
- Experience coaching and mentoring faculty and other assigned personnel;
- Experience working collaboratively with local and regional workforce, educational and industry partners to develop and maintain innovative programs in response to changing economic needs;
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community partners.
Supplemental Information
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
THE COLLEGE
Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.
Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:
-
A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;
-
A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
National Criminal Background Check may be required.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline
NEED APPLICATION HELP?
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.
HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
TITLE IX POLICY
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).
The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or DSlota@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President’s Office
For accessibility needs, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
The Vice President of Human Resources, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.
You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting hrstaff@highline.edu.
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Target roles that align with Green Card sponsorship
Highline College's sponsorship history is concentrated in permanent residence pathways like EB-2 and EB-3. Focus your applications on faculty, academic specialist, and professional staff roles, which are most likely to qualify for these visa categories.
Understand the PERM process before you apply
Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 requires PERM labor certification, which takes significant time. Asking informed questions about this process during interviews signals you understand the commitment and helps set realistic expectations with hiring managers.
Research which departments hire internationally
Academic departments with specialized discipline requirements, such as STEM, healthcare, or professional-technical programs, are more likely to support permanent residence sponsorship when a qualified U.S. worker cannot be found through a good-faith recruitment effort.
Apply early in the hiring cycle
Community college hiring often follows academic calendar rhythms, with positions posted in winter and spring for the following academic year. Applying early gives you time to discuss sponsorship needs before offers are finalized and budget decisions are made.
Be direct about your visa needs during the screening stage
Highline College has navigated Green Card sponsorship before, so transparency is more effective than avoidance. Raise your immigration status early so HR can assess feasibility before both parties invest heavily in the interview process.
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Does Highline College sponsor H-1B visas?
Based on available sponsorship records, Highline College's sponsorship activity has focused on Green Card pathways, specifically EB-2 and EB-3, rather than H-1B visas. If H-1B sponsorship is a priority for you, it's worth raising this directly with Highline College's HR team during the application process, as institutional policies can evolve.
What visa types does Highline College sponsor?
Highline College has sponsored permanent residence visas under the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. These pathways are typically used for professional and academic staff roles where the college has determined that a qualified U.S. worker is not available. Both categories require PERM labor certification, which is a multi-step process managed by the employer.
Which roles or departments at Highline College are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at community colleges like Highline College tends to be concentrated in roles requiring specialized qualifications, such as faculty positions in STEM, healthcare, or professional-technical fields. Administrative and support roles are less commonly sponsored. Reviewing the specific educational and experience requirements in each job posting is a good indicator of whether a role may qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship.
How long does the Green Card sponsorship process take at Highline College?
Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a multi-year process. The PERM labor certification stage alone typically takes one to two years, followed by USCIS petition processing and, depending on your country of birth, potentially a wait in the visa queue. Starting the conversation with HR as early as possible in your employment is strongly advisable.
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Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find roles at employers with a verified sponsorship track record. You can search for Highline College specifically to see current openings and confirmed sponsorship history in one place. When applying directly, check Highline College's official careers portal and prepare to address your immigration needs clearly in your cover letter or initial HR conversation.
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