Chancellor Search

The Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS)

Board of Trustees has announced that the search

is underway for the next Chancellor.

Chancellor Search

With the recent announcement of her retirement, Dr. Christine Johnson, who has led
CCS since 2010, will be stepping down as CCS Chancellor effective December 31, 2022.
CCS is a dynamic community college district serving over 30,000 students a year in
a six-county service region of over 12,300 square miles in Eastern Washington state.
Along with two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls
Community College, CCS also delivers a variety of educational programs including
rural outreach, business and community training, adult literacy services, and Spokane
County Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start programming.
The CCS chancellor serves as the chief executive officer of our district, ensuring
conformity with applicable laws and administrative codes of the State of Washington,
and under such direction found in the policies of our Board of Trustees. The chancellor
directs the work of over 2,300 employees, acts as the chief advisor to the Board of
Trustees, and leads our strategic long-range planning program.

How to Apply:

This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration,

application materials should be received no later than

January 3, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

To apply go to

www.acctsearches.org

and upload your documents.

Candidates will need to have the following information

or materials available to complete the application:

1. A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the

opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates
how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to
serve as the Chancellor of Community Colleges of Spokane.

2. A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number.
3. A list of eight references: example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports,

and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.

For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries please contact:
Jill Wakefield, Ed.D., ACCT Search Consultant,
jwakefi777@comcast.net, or (206) 234-6752 (mobile)
Julie Golder, J.D., Vice Chancellor of Search Services, ACCT,
jgolder@acct.org, (202) 775-4466 (office)

*An ACCT Search*

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orientation or age in its programs, activities or employment. Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance

and/or grievances to chief administration officer, CCS, 501 N Riverpoint Blvd, PO Box 6000, MS1004, Spokane WA

99217-6000 or call 509-434-5037. Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX to the chief compliance

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