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Columbia Basin College Director for Strategic Planning & Priorities in Pasco, Washington
Columbia Basin College (CBC) is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.
CBC seeks a Director for Strategic Planning & Priorities who will lead the ongoing development, integration, and implementation of strategic planning at Columbia Basin College. The Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring the College's strategic priorities are implemented and aligned with its mission, vision, and values, and designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The Director leads the development and implementation of the strategic priorities of the President's Office. The Director collaborates with a diverse range of constituents to drive the college's short and long-term planning processes, facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration, and track the progress of strategic initiatives. The Director operates as a critical thought leader and strategic advisor for the College President and Cabinet. The Director plays a key role in advancing the "Yes, And" culture and DEI values of the institution. This position reports to the President of the College.
This position closes on June 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.
* CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources. *
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Lead the College's strategic planning processes that integrate program review, division planning, department planning, and college-wide planning. Ensure strategic plans and priorities align with the College's mission, vision, and values, and designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Oversee the implementation and execution of strategic projects and priorities as determined by the President, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met, and report progress to Cabinet.
Integrated Planning: Coordinate the development, integration, and implementation of annual and long-range plans and goals and assessment processes.
Collaboration: Work closely with the President's Office, Cabinet, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives.
Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of strategic plans, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate transparent communication and collaboration among various College departments, fostering a "Yes, And" culture.
Communication: Develop a communication plan to include regular reports and presentations for Cabinet, Shared Governance Councils, and other key constituents, summarizing strategic planning progress and outcomes.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in strategic and integrated planning and implement best practices to enha