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Director, High School Programs

Peninsula College
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DIRECTOR, HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

(Full-Time Exempt)

 

Open Date:  July 14, 2025

Close Date:  July 24, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2025



PENINSULA COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Our collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College “we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals.” Peninsula College’s equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee’s collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College’s work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College’s equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.

At Peninsula College, we are committed to ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. This means that certain personal identifying information will be removed from your application before it is reviewed by our hiring committee.

 

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S’Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College’s service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S’Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes. 

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration.  The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place.  Click here for a video about Peninsula College.


 

THE POSITION

Peninsula College, a Washington State Community College, is recruiting a Director of High School Programs. This position will be responsible for the management and supervision of the Running Start, Dual Credit, and Underage High School Completion programs. The Director of High School Programs serves as the primary liaison between high school administrators and counselors, Running Start students, and Peninsula College. The Director ensures that Running Start, Dual Credit, and Underage High School Completion students have access to a comprehensive range of services that support their enrollment, retention, and seamless transfer. The successful candidate must be organized, flexible, analytical, creative, a self-starter, and be willing to work as a team member within a collaborative, student-first environment.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Lead strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, high school administrators, counselors, and educators to promote dual credit opportunities. 
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive range of goals and services for Running Start, Dual Credit, and Underage High School Completion programs.
  • Consult on underage admissions as a part of the Underage Admissions Committee.
  • Stay current on state rules and regulations and implement required changes to admissions and enrollment procedures for the Running Start program in collaboration with Enrollment Services and school district personnel.
  • Serve as the point-of contact for Running Start, Dual Credit, and Underage High School Completion program students and services.
  • Participate in Running Start Getting Started steps with students and families; guide students and families through the appropriate onboarding steps.
  • Provide information and training to academic advisors regarding each high school’s requirements for graduation which will assist with appropriate course selection and the development of individualized educational plans. Support Running Start advisors to ensure students meet high school graduation requirements.
  • Understand campus and community resources and serve as referral agent for students needing academic and personal assistance.
  • Monitor academic progress for Running Start students and coordinate interventions as appropriate with collaboration of campus and high school partners.
  • Maintain student records and prepare local and state reports utilizing the student database system and Excel.
  • Ensure compliance with FERPA and maintain confidentiality of student records.
  • Prepare required billings, school, and state reports and ensure program compliance.
  • Collect and analyze data to monitor enrollment trends and revenue goals.
  • Determine eligibility of Running Start waivers and process Running Start student fees in collaboration with Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and the Business Office.
  • Collaborate with instructional faculty, faculty advisors, and administrators to deliver comprehensive services to students.
  • Act as a liaison with the Student Services and Instructional departments and school district personnel.
  • Provide informational presentations, distribute program information, and coordinate Running Start outreach and marketing activities throughout the year. 
  • Monitor the Running Start budget; collaborate with Associate Dean and Program Coordinator to keep a balanced budget.
  • In collaboration with Instructional departments, Enrollment Services, and school district personnel, negotiate and maintain the SERS CTE Dual Credit relationships, articulations, database, admissions, and transcription for CTE Dual Credit students.
  • Advocate to ensure that Running Start students’ specific needs are included in college-wide initiatives.
  • Participate in new student orientation planning for all students including Running Start students.
  • Serve on college committees and represent Peninsula College’s High School programs at local, regional, state, and national conferences and meetings.
  • Consult and collaborate with the Associate Dean of Student Success on program planning and development and Associate Dean of Enrollment on strategic enrollment management.
  • Supervise work study students and provide day-to-day oversight to Student Success Program Coordinator. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree in education or related and 2 years of experience in a high school or college setting in advising, counseling, admissions, outreach, or other area of Student Services (or completed an associate’s degree with work equivalent experience).
  • Demonstrated experience working with students on a wide variety of matters related to student success
  • Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and the public from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Commitment to the mission and philosophy of community college education.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. 
  • Experience and comfort delivering presentations in public.
  • Superior analytical and organizational skills.
  • Program management and process improvement experience.
  • Proficient in the use of computer applications software.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in education or related fields.
  • Experience with dual-enrollment programs and articulations.
  • Ability to understand complicated forms and processes.
  • Ability to interpret and adjust to ambiguous state guidance.
  • Experience working in a higher education setting.
  • Multi-lingual.

 

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is typically performed on the Port Angeles Peninsula College campus, in an office environment, and requires standing and/or sitting and using computers (particularly spreadsheets) for extended periods of time. 
  • Requires the ability to travel and works some evenings or weekends as needed.

 

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE:

  • 40 hours per week, typically during normal business hours 8a-5p Mon-Fri, with occasional irregular hours when participating in and/or presenting at events.

 

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Yes, 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.

 

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

 

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

  • Full-Time Exempt position
  • Annual Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $77,000.00

 

Full Time Employee Benefits:

  • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; retirement plan options; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs. As of July 1, 2024, Peninsula College contributes $1,333 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs. The college also supports professional development.
  • Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
  • Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month times Full-time Equivalent.
  • Vacation Leave accrual is 16 hours per month times Full-time Equivalent.
  • Personal Leave is 40 hours every July 1, prorated on date of hire.
  • Personal Holiday is 8 hours per year after 4 months of service.
     

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

  • College employment application (online)
  • PDF - current resume 
  • PDF - Cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
  • PDF - three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references’ name, email addresses and telephone numbers.

 

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email:

  Human Resources

  Peninsula College 

  1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

  Port Angeles, WA 98362

  Phone: (360) 417-6298

  Email: pchr@pencol.edu

 

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.


 

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Peninsula College’s Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

 

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

 

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, Hzawideh@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

 

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu  to request for any accommodations.

 

 

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.