Program Development Manager Job Listing at Bellevue College in Centralia, WA (Job ID 15839)

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About Us  

VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORK IN LEWIS COUNTY 2025

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description  

The Program Development Manager is a one-year, grant-funded position that will work with faculty and administration to develop transparent Prior Learning Assessment procedures, align noncredit training with credit-bearing programs, and increase noncredit/continuing education opportunities. The position directly supports all three focus areas of the Centralia College mission: student success, academic excellence, and supporting community.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Audit, analyze, and create standardized procedures of evaluating credit for prior learning from noncredit workforce and professional development offerings, employee-based trainings, military experience, apprenticeships and other applicable learning.
• Design and revise continuing education offerings to align with credit program competencies while establishing intentional transition points from noncredit courses into credit certificates or degrees.
• Establish baseline data on prior learning usage and noncredit to credit transitions. Develop metrics to track participation, credit awards, enrollment progression and student success.
• Collaborate with faculty and workforce stakeholders to create clear alignment from noncredit to credit.
• Provide training and information sessions regarding credit for prior learning opportunities.
• Create an institutional credit for prior learning process guide.
• Create crosswalks between priority noncredit offerings and credit programs.
• Create a minimum of three continuing education to credit pathway models.

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, workforce education, curriculum development, or related field.
• Community college instruction, workforce programming, or academic administration.
• Knowledge of credit for prior learning assessment practices, experience with competency mapping and curriculum alignment, strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with accreditation standards related to credit for prior learning. 
• Knowledge of Washington state workforce funding structures.
• Experience developing continuing education or non credit workforce programs.
• Data analysis experience.

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to sit for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, use a computer keyboard and monitor for prolonged periods.

Working Conditions

• Standard indoor office setting; visiting employer sites.

Special Conditions

• Regional travel may be required

Conditions of Employment  

This is a temporary twelve (12) month, full-time administrative exempt position. The salary is $54,000 - $65,000 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system. 

This position is fully in-person and based on campus. Remote work is not available for this role.

DEADLINE: The initial review of applications will begin on August 3, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

COMPENSATION:

Annual Salary: $54,000 - $65,000 (DOQ/DOE)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed resume of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work  

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Centralia College is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees. 

Background Check  

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.

Sexual Misconduct

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 is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers.  By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.   

EEO Statement  

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement  

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia 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 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement  

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.

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