Cascadia College

Title: Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications Location: Bothell United States Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description: About Us Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Application Instructions Vacancy Announcement Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications Priority Consideration Deadline: June 15, 2026 by 11:59PM ATTENTION CANDIDATES! In order to submit a complete application and receive full consideration by the Search Committee, please include the following attachments with your online application: - Equity Statement (expected length 500 to 800 words) to include each of the following elements: - A description of a time when you recognized an equity issue. What was the issue? What did you do to make a difference? What did you learn about equity through this experience? - A detailed description of how you are seeking to learn more about equity related issues including but not limited to race, gender, LGBTQ+, disability (ableism), age (ageism), socioeconomic class, and body diversity. - An explanation of how you will contribute to equity at Cascadia (i.e. closing the achievement gap and raising the retention rates amongst historically marginalized students), as well as actively work against the institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people. - Cover Letter (not to exceed 1,000 words) that specifically addresses how your qualifications and experiences meet or exceed the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and the characteristics of the position. - Resume Position Overview Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Advancement, the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications will support the development, implementation, and tracking of marketing and communication campaigns that serve to enhance student recruitment efforts to increase enrollment and retention rates, especially among key populations and in key programs. This marketing role blends creativity, storytelling, and human connection into a dynamic and energizing workday. You'll spend your time capturing vibrant photos and videos that bring our community to life, connecting with students to uncover authentic voices and experiences, and crafting compelling stories that resonate across digital platforms. Whether you're interviewing a student leader, snapping behind-the-scenes moments at campus events, or writing engaging social media posts that spark conversation, every day offers a new opportunity to create something meaningful and fun. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on creativity, enjoys being out and about, and loves turning real experiences into content that inspires and engages. The incumbent will employ strategies to optimize the colleges channels including website, social media, digital communications, posters, strategic email, intranet and internal communication platforms. This position is also the colleges secondary Public Information Officer. As an Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people. Employee Type: Full Time Exempt, Permanent Initial Salary: $84,812.10 (includes 5% King County Premium Pay) Supervising Position: Associate Vice President of Advancement Essential Duties Communication: - Represent Cascadia at states Public Information Commission meetings. - Write and issue media releases. - Assist with public website and intranet. Marketing: - Work within a team to design, develop, implement, and manage seasonal campaigns. - Lead the creation of compelling social media content that highlights student success, academic programs, and campus initiatives. - Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to identify and elevate impactful stories. - Work with all departments across campus to ensure they have the tools necessary to successfully promote the college. - Create marketing materials for other departments such as Outreach and International Programs, in partnership with the graphic designer. Emergency Preparedness: - Collaborate with Cascadia and UW Bothells crisis communications team to update, disseminate, and drill the colleges crisis communication plan. - Serve as the secondary Public Information Officer (PIO) for the college. - Attend regular FEMA trainings. Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned. Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communication, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. - Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and team skills. - Experience developing written and visual content. - Minimum 3 years in communication, public relations or marketing. - Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Masters degree in relevant field of study OR interest in pursuing a Masters degree in a related field. - Experience working in K-12 or higher education environment. - Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. - Ability to successfully communicate (written and orally) in a language in addition to English, Spanish preferred. Physical Work Environment Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full-time employees are expected to be on-campus at least three (3) days per week with the option to work remotely for the remainder of their working days. This position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions. This position involves exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation. Condition of Employment As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth. Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Benefits Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning.

Title: Director of Natural Science Labs & Sustainability Location: Bothell United States Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description: About Us Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Position Overview Under general direction of the Dean for Student Learning Transfer and General Education, the Director of Natural Science Laboratories and Sustainable Practices collaborates with lab staff and faculty to ensure the function and daily operations of the Natural Science Lab activities and Sustainable Practices programs so that students have the optimal learning experiences in their STEM and sustainability education. This position independently provides leadership for Cascadia's BAS degree in Sustainable Practices and AAS-T degree in Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Practices while overseeing natural science laboratory operations. This includes arranging for and recordkeeping of lab tech and faculty safety training; coordinating the safety audits of Cascadia Lab spaces; lab tech supervision and evaluation; lab equipment/supply monitoring; repair and replace ordering coordination; Undergraduate Research coordination, with an emphasis on the CUREs programming; operational lab budget management; advising students; tracking program data and budget; developing student research and community-based learning opportunities; leading efforts to improve sustainable practices on campus; program marketing and recruitment; and teaching up to 4 classes per year, as needed. The Director collaborates closely with the Instructional and Classroom Support Technicians, the laboratory science faculty, sustainable practices faculty, and the Dean for Student Learning Transfer and General Education to ensure safety and EH&S/regulatory safety compliance, coordinate the development & implementation of robust undergraduate research experiences in science and sustainability; maintain the Repair and Replace schedule, purchasing and inventory; serve as primary budget manager for the science instruction and sustainable practices programs; provide information to prospective students; and lead campus sustainability initiatives. This position also will represent the department/college at meetings and workshops, serves as the direct budgetary contact for the science labs and sustainable practices programs, and serves as the primary administrator of the Cascadia Sustainability Committee. As the Director of Natural Science Laboratories and Sustainable Practices, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people. Employee Type: Full Time Exempt, Permanent Initial Salary: $110,916.00 (includes 5% King County Premium Pay) County Premium Pay (KCPP) Supervising Position: Dean for Student Learning Essential Duties Natural Science Laboratory Operations - Supervision of ICST staff, to include: interview, hire, and train; with lab team consultation, prioritize and assign work; course support schedules for the ICSTs; approve/deny leave requests; conduct annual performance evaluations; recommend corrective action; advise and codevelop with employees standard operating procedures for lab equipment and processes - Track staff and faculty compliance safety training; support the Dean in administering primary oversight for faculty safety trainings; ensure proper communication about compliance with policies and procedures; and coordinate/collaborate with staff, faculty, and EH&S for training in safety procedures - Directly manage the science laboratory budgets for Repair and Replace and the purchase of quarterly consumables; prepare budget forecasts, working with the Dean for Student Learning to prepare and present the yearly budget to the Board of Trustees; and serve as primary point of contact with Finance and Student Learning for science laboratory purchases - Coordinate the development and implementation of undergraduate research experiences with the faculty and ICST staff, with emphasis on CUREs programming - Work with facilities and scheduling to manage lab spaces within Cascadia College - Coordinate the schedule of lab courses for both natural sciences and sustainable practices programs - Provide technical support for lab courses in emergency situations Campus Sustainability Leadership - Oversee Environmental Health & Safety (including making current practices more sustainable), and campus gardens - Serve as the primary administrator of the Cascadia Sustainability Committee - Identify and implement campus and community sustainability projects, in collaboration with the Cascadia Sustainability Committee, that provide sustainable practice students with hands-on learning opportunities and establish Cascadia as a regional leader in campus sustainability and a national leader in community college campus sustainability - Lead the collection and reporting of sustainability data across Cascadia's campus (via the STARS system or similar) and make this data available to the BASSP and ETSP students for use in class and/or capstone projects. Engage the ETSP and BASSP students and sustainability interns in the data collection and reporting process wherever feasible - Identify and secure funding and resources for students and faculty to implement applied sustainability research and best practices on campus Teaching - Teach up to 5 credits a year in natural sciences special project classes, as needed - May substitute for lab faculty on an emergency basis Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned. Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications: - BS and 18+ graduate credits in chemistry, biology, or similar fields - One-year+ full-time lab technician experience or equivalent - Experience managing and purchasing for lab inventory - Experience teaching or training in secondary or post-secondary education - Experience with managing science research projects - Demonstrated experience with sustainable practices at the institutional level - Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supervising classified employees - Project management - Experience with EH&S - Experience with ctcLink - Ability to successfully communicate (written and orally) in a language in addition to English Physical Work Environment Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. This position requires campus presence 4 days a week minimum with the option to work remotely for the remaining workday. During on-campus operations, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. Employees will need to provide their own remote workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, minor lifting, and repetitive motions. The position will work in an environment that has potential exposure to chemicals, high voltage (such as from a Van der Graaf generator), BSL-2 microorganisms, anatomical specimens, and outdoor work in campus gardens. This position involves exerting between 10-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, including the human body, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for special events, meetings, and program activities. Condition of Employment As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth. Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Benefits Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning.

Title: FULL TIME FACULTY - Communication Studies Location: Bothell United States Job ID: 15490 Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Description: About Us Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Position Overview Under the general direction of the Dean of Student Learning, the Full-time Tenure Track Communication Studies faculty teach in variety of communication courses, as well as collaborate with discipline colleagues in curricular revisions, the design of new courses, and the creation of innovative assessments within the Communication Studies discipline. Cascadia faculty support active and interactive learning through collaborative activities and inquiry-based approaches that challenge students to think critically, creatively, and reflectively and that foster communication skills within our complex world. Faculty provide leadership and contribute to the implementation and enhancement of Cascadia's curriculum, course of study, and college-wide review of student achievement. Tenure-track and tenured faculty engage in service to the college and professional development activities. Service activities may include committees and councils, as well as discipline leadership and projects. Our faculty continue to engage in professional development in their fields, as well as teaching best practices. Our Communication Studies curriculum includes courses in public speaking, interpersonal and professional communication, intercultural and multicultural communication, media studies, and film studies. Cascadia College¿s Communications faculty come under the Humanities division and are critical partners in our Communication, Creative Arts, and Design area of interest (AOI). Communication Studies faculty and students are supported by our trained Student Speech Coaches in collaboration with the Bock Learning Center. As a Full-time Tenure Track Communication Studies faculty, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people. Employee Type: Full Time Tenure Track Faculty member, Permanent Initial Salary: $78,718.19 - $97,054.10 (includes 5% King County Premium Pay) County Premium Pay (KCPP) Supervising Position: Dean for Student Learning Essential Duties Diversity, equity and inclusion, and celebrating differences are hallmarks of the Cascadia culture. The curriculum is explicitly designed to promote skills, knowledge, and awareness about pluralism and equity. Applications are especially encouraged from potential faculty who share our passion and vision to make Cascadia the state's premier campus for diversity, equity and inclusion, multicultural richness and student success. Cascadia is organized around principles that allow for access to information, collaboration, and communication. This structure promotes a constant emphasis on learning outcomes, student success, cooperation, cross-disciplinary connections, and fluidity and flexibility in resource sharing and decision-making. Faculty participates in and contributes to an intensive and collaborative interdisciplinary process to implement Cascadia's curriculum and course of study. They contribute content expertise in one or more subject areas to support the achievement of identified learning outcomes through Learning Outcomes. - Think critically, creatively, and reflectively - Learn actively - Interact in diverse and complex environments - Communicate with clarity and originality Facilitate a learning-centered environment - Utilize teaching strategies that facilitate student learning and student success - Prepare clear objectives, course syllabi, course materials and learning experiences for each course - Teach assigned courses in day, evening and alternate time blocks as needed - Maintain appropriate course records and documentation - Provide instructional services to the community through various delivery methods, including classroom/laboratory instruction, eLearning, and learning community activities - Assess student outcomes and use the results to strengthen curricula - Design, develop, assess, and oversee program curriculum and outcomes - Assess student learning and instructional/institutional practices - Advise and mentor students - Facilitate student learning through in-class and out-of-class activities - Outreach for student recruitment and access to services - Identify barriers to student access and success and seek solutions - Identify and implement assessment measures in compliance with state and federal policy that achieve course, program, and college learning outcomes - Maintain up-to-date knowledge within the teaching field - Incorporate pedagogies that support best learning practices - Maintain office hours Support the goals and objectives of the college - Assist in meeting requirements for specific programs and for accreditation - Participate in college-sponsored professional development activities, college-wide meetings, and department/division/faculty meetings - Remain current in communications by engaging in ongoing professional develop - Support articulation initiatives with regional schools and colleges - Promote student recruitment and retention - Participate in team-based activities and college governance - Assist in maintaining ongoing communications with community organizations, other local colleges, and public agencies in support of student learning - Participate in college operational activities - Work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and community members - Serve on college committees - Comply with college policies, rules, and procedure - Assess Communication Discipline Learning Outcomes - Develop new Communication Courses to address the strategic learning needs of the college - Develop, revise, and integrate curriculum Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned. Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications: - Masters Degree from a regionally accredited college/university in speech, media, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, intercultural communication, speech communication, or organizational communication - Experience with current teaching modalities including course design online for accessibility - Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience teaching a variety of the core undergraduate courses in Communication Studies. - Recent related teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. Demonstrated knowledge of emerging and current instructional technologies, including but not limited to social media and AI. - Demonstrated experience with implementing culturally inclusive pedagogy and practices that support students from historically underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds. Knowledge of: - Extensive knowledge of discipline - Knowledge of best practices in teaching methods and student engagement - Effective leadership skills Commitment to community college mission and philosophy - Commitment to interdisciplinary learning - Ability to implement effective teaching and learning practices - Ability to facilitate student learning - Ability to enhance learning with an online course management system, such as Canvas - Ability to incorporate technology into the classroom - Knowledge of international student issues and intercultural competency - Ability to communicate well with people of diverse academic, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds including people with disabilities - Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace and educational environment Skill in: - Technology assisted instruction and/or classroom management systems (i.e., Canvas) - English communication (written and orally); communication in a second language highly desired Ability to: - Ability to successfully work with individuals with diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to prior education history, future education goals, English proficiency, race, color, religion, sex and/or gender (including expression), sexual orientation, national origin, age, backgrounds, abilities, and national origin - Support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the work and educational environment Physical Work Environment Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full-time faculty are expected to maintain a physical presence on-campus that matches the expectations described in the current collective bargaining agreement. Employees will need to provide their own remote workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. During on-campus operations, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions. This position involves exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation. Condition of Employment As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth. Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles. We view the full-time faculty as integral parts of Cascadia College and are committed to facilitating their professional growth and development. The salary will be based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education and related experience. The current range $78,718.19 - $97,054.10 annually for a 172-day appointment. The college offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans and tuition fee waiver for classes. Benefits Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning. Cascadia Commitment Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, genetic information, marital or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, and is prohibited from discrimination in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law.