About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. That makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Great Medical/Dental plans for the employee and their family
• PEBB Wellness Plan – SmartHealth
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Waiver for additional education
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in times of need
• Promotional Opportunities
• Orca Card / transportation benefits
• Union Membership

To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about creating environments that foster accountability and mitigate risk? Have you created programs that create opportunities for student success through ensuring equitable access to educational programs? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the Seattle Colleges team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As the Colleges’ Director of Compliance, you will be a key contributor to ensuring Seattle Colleges fulfills its missions of preparing each student for success in life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.

In this role, you will lead cross functional teams from across the Seattle Colleges District to enhance and institutionalize the Colleges’ compliance programs. In addition to leading cross functional teams, this position directly supervises staff responsible for public records management, environmental health and safety, and occupational health and safety.

First Review of materials will begin on Monday, May 22, 2023

Salary range for this position is: $95,000 to $115,000 per year (depending upon experience)

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Notice to Applicants:
At this time we are holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Managing process for developing and updating the District’s policies and procedures, working with relevant stakeholders to develop schedules for policy and procedures review as well as assisting in preparing policy and procedure statements.
• Compile data reports and analysis on compliance related matters to provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serving as a subject matter expert, you’ll work across multiple organizational structures and processes to ensure that the District’s response to Title IX issues complies with legal mandates and District policy.
• As needed, you will thoroughly and expeditiously, review and investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual violence and retaliation.
• Collaborate with third party vendors to implement case management and compliance training technology solutions.
• Facilitate interdepartmental ad hoc meetings between HR and Student Services, Public Safety, Disability Services, Counseling, and other applicable departments to discuss best strategies on integrating services for staff and students.
• Provide direction and support for the administrative code related process, including filing forms, tracking schedules, ensuring that documents are in the correct format, and communicating as appropriate within the college community and with external agencies.
• Collaborating with assigned Assistant Attorney Generals with respect to ensuring compliance with public records laws, as well as responding to records production related to pending legal matters.
• Ensure state and federal compliance with L&I, OSHA and WISHA, including the review and revision of relevant policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Work closely and collaborate with stakeholders including Facilities and external agencies to ensure colleges’ health and safety needs are up-to-date and meet regulatory standards.
• Serve as District’s Ethics Advisor.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• You have a masters degree or Juris Doctor and five or more years of demonstrated success working or advising in a complex environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), ideally coordinating institutional compliance.
• You have knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to higher education, such as Title IX, public records, and OSHA rules.
• You have demonstrated experience in analyzing and prioritizing complex and emerging compliance issues.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and tact while working with highly sensitive and confidential materials.
• You have investigated allegations or compliance issues in a professional setting.
• You remain organized when handling high-volumes of information under legal deadlines.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate complex matters to diverse constituents.
• You have worked in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• You understand how institutional racism intersects with compliance, and have the ability to recommend changes to ensure equity.

Physical Requirements:

The position

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Is regularly required to work in various environmental temperatures and conditions.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance: 1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803, (206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WA HB 2327.