Executive Director, Civil Rights Compliance (Project) Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 16109)

Description

Position Summary  

The Executive Director of Civil Rights Compliance provides strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for Bellevue College's civil rights compliance functions. The position supports the College in maintaining an inclusive and accessible learning and working environment while ensuring institutional compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, regulations, and policies.

The Executive Director provides oversight for designated civil rights compliance functions, including the College's Title IX unit and assigned Title II digital accessibility compliance functions. The position monitors legislative, regulatory, and policy changes; identifies institutional risks and resource needs; supports the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures, and accountability structures; and provides strategic guidance to campus leaders and stakeholders.

As a leadership role, the position will also assess the College's current civil rights compliance structures, staffing, workflows, and areas of responsibility. Working collaboratively with campus offices, consultants, legal counsel, and other stakeholders, and drawing upon previously gathered data, reviews, recommendations, and institutional experience, the Executive Director will identify gaps, areas of overlap, and opportunities for greater coordination and effectiveness. The position will develop recommendations for sustainable long-term structures, staffing, governance, and accountability for civil rights compliance at Bellevue College.

This is a temporary project position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond this date is dependent on departmental needs and available funding.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $122,073.00/year - $183,110.00/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $137,332.00/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay. 

 

About The College  

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

For more about Bellevue College's impact, visit Facts at a Glance.

About the Department  

The Office of Community Care & Institutional Transformation has a primary function at Bellevue College of centering the people that make up our community. We understand the root causes of harm and disrupt behaviors that sustain systems rooted in a false belief in human hierarchy through continuous learning and collaborative practices. We are responsible for advancing community care in all of our institutional strategies and practices.

Essential Functions  

Civil Rights Compliance Oversight & Policy

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the College's civil rights compliance framework.
• Direct the ongoing review and development of civil rights policies, procedures, and institutional practices to support compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.          
• Track and monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy changes affecting civil rights compliance and assess their implications for the College.
• Establish and communicate priorities and timelines for policy and procedural review in collaboration with legal counsel, campus leaders, compliance staff, and other institutional partners.
• Identify emerging compliance risks, resource needs, and areas requiring institutional attention.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to executive leadership regarding significant compliance matters and contribute to the short- and long-term strategic direction of campus-wide civil rights compliance.

Compliance Program & Staff Oversight

• Provide executive oversight for designated civil rights compliance functions, including the Title IX unit, assigned Title II digital accessibility compliance functions, as well as other compliance areas.
• Establish clear program goals, roles and responsibilities, accountability structures, escalation pathways, metrics, and reporting expectations.
• Supervise assigned compliance staff including coaching, counseling and taking corrective action as needed, and provide direction regarding priorities, performance expectations, resource needs, and coordination with other institutional functions.
• Ensure that compliance programs maintain effective processes, documentation, data collection, and mechanisms for monitoring institutional obligations and progress.
• Monitor institutional progress toward regulatory requirements and established milestones; identify and escalate significant risks, resource needs, or barriers; and facilitate coordination among the campus offices responsible for implementation.

Institutional Assessment & Long-Term Structure

• Assess the College's current civil rights compliance functions, organizational structures, staffing, workflows, reporting relationships, and areas of responsibility.
• Review and synthesize previously gathered data, assessments, recommendations, consultant findings, institutional experience, and stakeholder input to identify gaps, duplication, unclear responsibilities, compliance risks, and opportunities for greater coordination.
• Engage campus offices, compliance professionals, consultants, legal counsel, executive leadership, and other stakeholders in evaluating current and future institutional needs.
• Develop actionable recommendations for a sustainable long-term civil rights compliance structure, including organizational placement, staffing, reporting relationships, governance, roles and responsibilities, resource needs, and mechanisms for institutional accountability including Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, Section 504, and applicable Washington State civil rights requirements.
• Develop transition recommendations and supporting documentation to assist the College in moving from the interim structure to a sustainable long-term model.

Cross-Divisional Coordination, Risk & Reporting

• Convene and collaborate with campus divisions and offices whose responsibilities intersect with civil rights compliance. Facilitate shared understanding of institutional responsibilities, decision-making authority, handoffs, escalation pathways, and accountability across functional areas.
• Provide strategic partnership and support to campus leaders and departments navigating civil rights requirements, policy changes, and institutional implementation. Facilitate resolution of systemic or cross-functional barriers that cannot be addressed within a single unit.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring institutional compliance, emerging risks, corrective actions, and implementation progress. Provide regular updates and recommendations to the Vice President of OCCIT and other executive leaders regarding significant compliance risks, implementation progress, policy implications, resource needs, and institutional priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights, regulatory compliance, institutional compliance, or a related field, including experience with federal and/or state civil rights requirements applicable to higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of civil rights compliance frameworks, including experience with Title IX and familiarity with other applicable civil rights requirements such as Title VI, Title VII, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Experience providing leadership or oversight for complex regulatory or compliance initiatives involving multiple functional areas, subject-matter experts, and institutional stakeholders.
• Training and experience leading efforts at evaluating and supporting institutional efforts with a people-centered approach.
• Experience working independently or with others to develop and implement  compliance policies, and associated training or informational events and presentation materials.
• Demonstrated experience managing direct reports or leading teams effectively, including establishing priorities, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and supporting accountability for outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational structures and processes, synthesize quantitative and qualitative data and stakeholder input, identify systemic gaps and risks, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience fostering collaboration among individuals and teams from different functional areas and with differing perspectives, responsibilities, and areas of expertise.
• Demonstrated understanding of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies that impact higher education.
• Demonstrated experience using data-informed practices to support organizational decision-making, compliance monitoring, or change management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex regulatory or compliance information to executive leaders and other audiences in clear and actionable ways.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Juris Doctorate, master's degree, or other terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Experience providing senior-level civil rights or compliance leadership in higher education, government, or another complex public organization.
• Experience overseeing multiple civil rights or regulatory compliance functions.
• Experience working collaboratively with legal counsel, consultants, executive leadership, and specialized compliance professionals.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. 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.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 10/28/2026 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete Job Questionnaires 

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at jobs@bellevuecollege.edu 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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