Manager Learning Development Jobs in Bellingham, WA

Salary: $71,000.00 Annually
Location : Mount Vernon Campus, Mount Vernon, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: E26-005
Department: President's Office
Opening Date: 04/14/2026
Position Summary
The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for a Maestros Para el Pueblo (MPEP) Manager. This position is stationed at Skagit Valley College (SVC), Mount Vernon Campus, and serves incoming students from local school districts such as Burlington-Edison School District (BESD) and Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) to transition into future teacher development programs.
The position is part of the Maestros Consortium, where the MPEP Manager serves as the transition pathway point for continuing education to baccalaureate programs at Western Washington University (WWU). This position is responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders to implement a program development model that creates networks of support across all four institutions to eliminate barriers towards higher education access and degree completion.
This position collaborates with various stakeholders within and throughout the community to increase the diversity of future teachers within the Mount Vernon and Burlington Edison school districts. In particular, this position collaborates with WWU to increase the diversity of teacher applicant pools from BESD and MVSD for teacher preparation programs. The Maestros Program Manager position is employed by Skagit Valley College and will require frequent travel to BESD, MVSD, and WWU.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position reporting to the Director of Equity and Inclusion.
About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's 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 SBCTC's 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."
SVC's 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 People's, 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 Responsibilities
Management Evaluation

• Collect and maintain current educational pathways information from SVC and WWU;
• Implement a cascading peer mentorship program connecting students from all institutions, in collaboration with other offices;
• In collaboration with school partners (MVSD, B-ESD), and WWU, this SVC position will:
  • Maintain and review accurate and detailed documentation and outcomes on SVC Maestros students using various tracking and database software;
  • Monitor performance outcomes for the SVC Maestros program in connection with the implemented five-year strategic plan as directed by the MPEP Leadership Team;
  • In collaboration with school districts and WWU, prepare and maintain data to assess strategic plan goals and deliverables;
  • Engage in regular follow-up, contact, and tracking of students, data gathering and analysis, and reporting related to SVC recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement;
  • Maintain an SVC database of Maestros student educational progress and employment outcomes in collaboration with WWU; specifically, work with a data sharing agreement to inform on job placement for MPEP students within BESD and MVSD;
  • Identify barriers faced by Maestros students and communicate the impact to leadership at each institution;
• Gather and track SVC Maestros student progression and critical points where information and resources are needed. Provide mentorship and referral services to students at these critical points;
• Attend SVC department meetings, trainings, or conferences necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Attend regularly MVSD, B-ESD, and WWU Navigator meetings that support the Maestros Consortium and goals of the MPEP Strategic Plan;
• Update the SVC Maestros website with current advising information and points of contact;
• Represent the MPEP in daily business, at staff or college meetings, and at meetings or conferences with the general public;
• Develops budget plans and projects future program needs; develops budget requests or revisions and grant or contract proposals.

Program Development

• In collaboration and partnership with SVC faculty and other staff, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate all aspects of entry and orientation events and activities for new Maestros participants, including: program overview and expectations, navigation of strengths and goals, financial literacy, career development, motivation assessments, and leadership development;
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with staff at WWU to facilitate information sharing and conduct student activities focused on transfer;
• Develop a network of partnerships with student support offices and individuals at each institution (e.g., Financial aid offices, academic and career advising centers, high school counselors, offices of admission at SVC and WWU, Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) teachers, multicultural centers at SVC and WWU, etc.) to support the access, retention, and completion of Maestros students.

Recruitment and Community Outreach

• Partner with Enrollment Services to identify and recruit students with a focus on transitioning from BESD and MVSD Schools into the Maestros educational program pathways at SVC;
• Provide outreach and recruitment information to potential Maestros students to SVC and support transition into WWU, College of Education;
• Attend and participate in a variety of community meetings and events to recruit and outreach to a wide range of prospective and potential SVC Maestros students.
• In collaboration with Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and Advising, co-develop and deploy bilingual communications and first-year communication to foster smooth, strength-based transitions to college.

Advising

• Advise incoming current Maestros students into various Educational Pathways the college offers and help interpret academic and institutional policies for students;
• Develop individual educational plans for students, including: identifying students' skills, strengths, and interests; clarifying educational, career, and life goals; and supporting students in the enrollment process;
• Provide appropriate resources and referrals to students related to emergency funding, community and campus resources such as counseling, disability support services, student equity and inclusion programming, SVC Foundation Scholarships, TRIO, and financial aid.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate intervention strategies related to the College's Academic Progress policy by assisting students to make effective decisions toward their career and academic goals;
• Develop and establish procedures to implement new programs/or activities for MPEP students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge or understanding of:

• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Knowledge of college admission, advising, registration, and financial aid policies and processes; Understanding of community resources for food, housing, funding, and assessment;
• Educational programs including Basic Skills, developmental education, and academic and professional/technical certificates and degrees;
• Transfer programs in education and career pathways;
• State and federal laws affecting Skagit Valley College.

Skills in:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage logistical details;
• Using Microsoft Office Suite applications (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) and computer database programs or Student Management Systems;

Ability to:

• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Work with diverse groups, on and off campus;
• Present information to individuals and large groups orally and in writing;
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, partner agencies, instructors, department staff, and employees in other units;
• Promote and model appropriate workplace behavior with culturally diverse populations;
• Promote an unbiased, open forum for the safe exchange of ideas and learning opportunities;
• Apply sound judgment, common sense, and tenacity to a variety of workplace scenarios;
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion;
• Work in a diverse, dynamic, and fast-paced workplace;
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, equivalent education, or higher in Education, Communications, Human Services, Social Sciences, Student Development, or closely related field; and One (1) year of professional experience in the field;

OR

• Three (3) years of responsible administrative experience in a related field.

• Strong oral and written bilingual/multi-lingual communication skills in Spanish and English;
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management;

• Experience working with the Latinx Community and/or understanding of political, economic, and social issues affecting the Latinx population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Communications, Human Services, Social Sciences, Student Development, or related field;
• Experience advising students in educational programs;
• An understanding of the impact of teacher role models and a commitment to increasing Latinx representation in P-20 education;
• Understanding of the challenges facing the community college student population;
• Proven track record in developing, deploying, and evaluating student success and persistence strategies;
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report data to support program goals and reporting requirements.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure, About SVC
Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary rate for this twelve-month, 100% full-time position is $71,000 annually;
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