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Salary: $68,351.00 Annually
Location : Everett Community College
Job Type: Exempt
Division: Instruction
Department: Professional & Technical Education & Applied Sciences
Opening Date: 07/22/2025
Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
First review date (applicant screening begins):: 08/05/2025
We are committed to hiring, developing, retaining, and promoting individuals who exemplify the mission, vision, and core values of our institution and possess the skills and experience to meet the needs of our students.
Overview
This position works directly with employers in developing partnerships and job/internship opportunities for Professional Technical students at Everett Community College (EvCC). This role will directly assist prospective and current students with navigating career tools, which will match students with relevant EvCC programs. This position will provide career-focused support from admission through completion to employment. The role will also support students throughout their journey to ensure high retention, satisfaction, completion, and employment.
TITLE: Assistant Director for Prof Tech Employment Relationships
SALARY: $68,351 - $68,351
DEPARTMENT: Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences
REPORTS TO: Executive Dean of Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences
POSITION NUMBER: 00012143
This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy
Duties & Responsibilities
Industry Engagement & Opportunity Development

• Conduct employer outreach and actively research potential job opportunities to increase employment placement for students, particularly those from diverse populations.
• Identify and solicit commitments from possible sources of employment.
• Attend workforce advisory boards, EvCC advisory committees, and industry meetings to maintain positive relationships with Snohomish County and Everett area industries, as well as stay up to date with sector trends.
• Make regular presentations to EvCC Professional Technical classes and update students about currently available jobs/internships/apprenticeships and job resources.

Student Career Support Services

• Provide prospective and current students with navigation and career coaching tools to ensure alignment between job goals and academic programs at EvCC.
• Assist participants with navigating barriers to program completion and employment by identifying and troubleshooting potential challenges early and referring to appropriate resources.
• Provide students with individual job placement assistance. This could include: resume writing, interviewing, job search tools and strategies, job referrals, etc.
• Coordinate with EvCC Counselors and Advisors to ensure smooth transitions for students requiring academic advising services.

Administration & Reporting

• Track all job development activities, workshops, placements, and obtained employment.
• Analyze quarterly activity and outcome data.
• Prepare, submit and present reports, updates, etc to supervisor and campus constituents.
• Assist in the implementation and sustainability of the Career and Experiential Learning Center by organizing online resources such as Widget Builder, Career Assessment tools, etc.

General Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with intra-departmental staff and community partners in order to refer and assist students when needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, families, staff, and industry partners.
• Effectively transition between multiple work locations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two years of experience providing career development, coaching, job placement, or related support services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of career development principles and job placement strategies
• Knowledge of higher education systems and student support services
• Ability to develop and facilitate engaging career development related workshops to groups
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with diverse populations
• Strong goal-setting and client/student-centered service delivery abilities
• Strong public presentation and communication skills
• Strong organizational and office skills in developing, managing and tracking program materials, processes, and procedures
• Strong human services skills such as coaching, mentoring, supervision, student motivation, and tracking of such services
• Proficiency with computer and mobile computing technology such as Wi-Fi, laptops, smart phones, Microsoft Office products, Google web based products, databases, etc.

Preferred:

• Previous work in higher education, non-profit or community-based organizations
• Previous experience developing relationships with prospective employers
• Previous experience working with students with disabilities and other diverse populations
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment
• Ability to see to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to hear and speak to exchange information on the phone or in person

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Position is full time, 12 months per year
• Position is grant funded and subject to availability of funds
• Typical hours Tuesday through Friday 9-7 and Saturday 10-2. Some travel may be required.
• Represented by American Federation of Teachers Exempt / Everett Local #6485.
• Overtime eligible - FLSA non-exempt

Notice to Applicants
Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Drug-Free Campus
In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.
The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page . If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.
Safety and Security
EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page . This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.
Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination
Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at or 425-388-9229. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy
Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.
Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance:
Equal Opportunity Director: , 425-388-9271;
ADA Coordinator: , 425-388-9232;
Title IX Coordinator: , 425-388-9271.
HR offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.
For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website .
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including: health care, dental, vision, , deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees may be eligible for benefits, depending on employee type and hours worked.
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