Director: Corporate And Entrepreneurial Services

# **Director: Corporate And Entrepreneurial Services**

## **SALARY:** **$82,485.29 - $92,670.20**

## **LOCATION:Lynnwood, Washington**

## **Description:**

The Director of Corporate & Entrepreneurship Services is an entrepreneurial leader responsible for driving growth in professional education, including developing corporate training partnerships, spearheading contract procurement and negotiation, delivering high-impact learning solutions, and engaging with C-Suite executives and representatives to advance organizational effectiveness for client partners. This role combines business development acumen with operational excellence, leveraging process improvement to deliver innovative, tailored training to public- and private-sector clients. Additionally, the position will serve as the administrative lead for the Center for Professional Education, with two direct reports: 1) a Program Specialist 3 and 2) an Administrative Assistant 3.

This is an exempt position that reports to the Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship, & Professional Education.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by **April 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST** will be considered. Any applications submitted after this time may not be reviewed. Position is opened until filled.

## **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**

### **Entrepreneurship & Business Development**

• Proactively scan market trends, assess emerging organizational needs, and identify revenue-generating opportunities for new training products and services.
• Cultivate relationships with senior corporate stakeholders, including C-Suite executives and their representatives, to position the college as a strategic partner in workforce and leadership development.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that align with institutional capabilities and strategic goals.
• Design client-centric solutions, leveraging cross-functional expertise and innovative delivery formats.

### **Contract Procurement & Strategic Negotiation**

• Lead end-to-end contract procurement processes: from needs assessment and pricing strategy, to statement of work development, to negotiation and closing.
• Draft, review, and finalize service agreements and proposals in compliance with state/federal regulations and internal policies.
• Manage contract execution, tracking terms and deliverables, handling any required amendments, or conflict resolution.

### **Corporate Training Program Design & Delivery**

Oversee the creation, customization, and delivery of corporate training programs tailored to executive, management, and team development needs.

Develop and maintain quality standards, ensuring learning experiences support measurable business outcomes.

Select, onboard, and supervise expert instructors and consultants who d