Director of Learning Resources at Skagit Valley College

Position SummaryThe Opportunity: Under the administrative direction of the Dean of Libraries eLearning and Learning Resources the position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of tutoring and related learning support approaches. The Director stewards ethical student-focused innovation in tutoring integrating tools like AI where they amplifynot replacethe personalized high-touch tutoring experience that drives student success. The position works collaboratively with Library eLearning and Writing Center colleagues to create integrated technology-enhanced learning support systems across the unit. About SVC:Established in 1926 Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within theWashington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges(SBCTC) providing associates and bachelors degrees as well as certificates in high-quality academic transfer pathways workforce training basic education for adults and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTCs Vision statement; Leading with racial equity our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial social and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education inspire student learning and achievement and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access achievement and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms policies and practices to foster the success of all.SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial ethnic and linguistic demographics in the district particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity minded leadership faculty and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and to diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.Vision:The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;Our Guiding Principles;Decisions based on strategy and evidence;The development of our employees;A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.The Location:Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation urban arts scenes and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island and centers in Friday Harbor a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.Guiding Principles:Respect Integrity Open and Honest Communication Collaboration and Compassion.Did You Know:Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities supporting student achievement and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty staff and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable diverse innovative learning-centered environment.Skagit Valley College offers:An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Strategic PlanningOversee daily drop-in tutoring center operations including hiring training resource allocation and service delivery across multiple modalities (in-person hybrid and online);Cultivate a sense of community and shared purpose among staff students and faculty framing learning resources as an integral part of the learning process connected to the curriculum student identity and self-efficacy;With support from the dean and campus partners develop implement and evaluate comprehensive tutoring and learning support programs aligned with institutional goals for student retention achievement and persistence;Lead strategic approaches to integrate innovative student-centered approaches to learning support including the thoughtful adoption of AI-enhanced tutoring tools;Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with disciplinary faculty across all academic departments to understand discipline-specific tutoring needs and develop targeted support strategies;Partner closely with unit partners of Library eLearning and the Writing Center to create integrated technology-enhanced learning support systems that maintain human connection at the center;Collaborate with student services and advising staff to address student support needs;Design and implement assessment strategies to measure tutoring program usage and effectiveness as well as demonstrate program impact;Translate data into stories sharing both evidence and narratives that demonstrate the impact of learning support on student course outcomes and confidence;Serve on relevant university committees and participate in campus-wide retention and student success initiatives;Develop and manage program budgets ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources.Technology Integration & InnovationResearch industry best practices for using AI integration in tutoring;Research evaluate pilot and implement human-centered AI-powered tutoring platforms and intelligent tutoring systems that complement and enhance peer and professional tutoring services;Collaborate with unit partners to develop community-informed standards for responsible and ethical AI use in tutoring contexts emphasizing transparency equity and student agency aligning with the principles of academic integrity;Collaborate with campus partners to develop ethical guidelines for AI use in tutoring contexts emphasizing transparency equity and student agency;Train staff on responsible AI integration ensuring technology serves to enhancenot replacehuman expertise and relationship-building.Staff Supervision & DevelopmentRecruit hire train supervise and evaluate staff and student workers;Foster a collaborative team culture that prioritizes human-driven tutoring heightened by technology ensuring staff understand how to leverage AI tools while maintaining authentic student relationships.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesInitiative: A high degree of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.Collaboration: Demonstrate strong collaborative problem-solving and planning skills particularly in working with faculty and cross-divisional partners.Supervision: Supervisory/managerial experience with demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams.Learning Theory: An understanding of learning theory evidence-based academic support strategies and pedagogical best practices.Program Design: Experience designing implementing and evaluating/assessing academic student success programs (e.g. tutoring advising mentoring academic support services supplemental instruction Federal TRIO programs first-year experiences).Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to competently assess students needs and provide appropriate learning assistance.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMasters degree in education or relevant discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position;Two years of full-time professional experience designing implementing or supervising academic support services;Supervisory experience;Budget management experience.Preferred QualificationsAt least four (4) years of full-time professional experience designing implementing or supervising academic support services;Knowledge of College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutor training and certification;Experience and/or strong interest in implementing AI-powered educational technologies with an emphasis on human-centered design and ethical implementation.Salary Benefits Conditions of Employment Application Procedure About SVCSalary and Benefits:Annual salary rate for this twelve-month 100% full-time position is $85000 - $95000 annually depending on experience;Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30. This position will be filled as soon as practical after a candidate is identified and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period. This position is exempt from civil service. This position is eligible for overtime.Salary retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates. Additional information on benefits can be found at Deadline:Priority screening will begin after January 4 2026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date maybe considered until the position is filled.Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.Priority Screening Date: January 4 2026Interviews with Committee: TBDFinalist Interviews: TBDAnticipated Start Date: February 1 2026Application Procedure:To be considered for this position applicants must:Meet the minimum qualifications and;Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);A letter of interest addressing the minimum desired qualifications and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Conditions of Employment:Prior to employment 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.Additionally pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986. Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.Application Assistance:If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation you may contact Human Resources at Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at by the application closing date. Information on SVCsReasonable Accommodation policy can be found atOPPM 3040.For questions regarding the online application system you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari Microsoft Edge and later versions of Internet Explorer.SVC Annual Security Report:The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies procedures and statistics on certain crimes including hate crimes domestic violence dating violence stalking and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling or by accessing the Report at: Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity pregnancy genetic information age marital status disability honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact Carolyn Tucker Vice President of Human Resources/EEO 360.416.7794 or . For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance contact Title IX Coordinator Sandy Jordan 360.416.7923 or . Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon WA 98273. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace continually support and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 85000 - 95000