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Dean of Rural Educationu00a0Spokane Collegesu00a0Location: Spokane Community College Colville Campus (Northern Counties)u00a0Department: SCC Rural Educationu00a0Salary Range: $122,014 - $137,249u00a0Starting salary for this position is: $122,014 (Annually)u00a0The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.About Usu00a0We are deeply committed to expanding access to education, advancing equity, and strengthening economic vitality throughout Eastern Washington - particularly in rural and underserved communities.u00a0Our rural campuses in Colville, Newport, Inchelium, and Republic play a vital role in delivering transfer education, workforce training, adult education, and wraparound student support services.u00a0Spokane Community College is proud of its strong partnerships with local communities, Tribal nations, K-12 systems, and industry. These relationships allow us to design responsive, culturally-grounded programs that support student success while strengthening rural economies.u00a0This newly imagined Division of Rural Education is the result of Spokane Community College's vision to invest in the future of rural education in our service region. The Dean of Rural Education is a new position which aligns with our commitment to serving the needs of our Northern County communities through high-quality, innovative education, and workforce development initiatives.u00a0Spokane Community College invites applications for a visionary, collaborative, and community-engaged Dean of Rural Education.u00a0This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of rural education at one of Washington's most student-focused institutions. The Dean will champion and expand academic excellence, faculty and staff development, inclusive student success, and community partnership ensuring that rural learners have access to high-quality, relevant, and transformative educational opportunities.u00a0A central focus of this position is collaboration with local business and community leaders in Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, as well as nurturing our deep partnership with Tribal nations and Tribal education leaders. The Dean will help co-create culturally responsive, community-driven educational pathways that honor local knowledge, support workforce readiness, and expand opportunities for rural and Tribal communities.u00a0The ideal candidate is a proven leader who is passionate about access, equity, collaboration, and innovation-and who is inspired by SCC's mission