Unity Center Manager - Renton Technical College : Job Details

Salary: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA Job Type: Exempt Job Number: 25-E0002 Department: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Opening Date: 01/10/2025 Position Renton Technical College (RTC) seeks a Unity Center Manager to support the launch and management of the new Unity Center- a vibrant space designed to honor and celebrate all identities and backgrounds. Guided by the Unity Center's mission, the Manager will deliver culturally responsive educational programming and initiatives that center equity, social consciousness, and holistic student support. The Manager will oversee the Center's operations, train, and supervise student employees, and collaborate with campus departments to provide support and services. The Manager will design and implement high-impact, evidence-based programs and practices that fosters leadership development, holistic support, and sense of belonging for students, faculty, and staff. This position aligns with and state mandates (RCW 28B.10.151, RCW 49.60.030, RCW 49.60.400) to create a welcoming and equitable campus community through equity-centered initiatives, leadership development, and community-building efforts. The Unity Center Manager is a full-time admin/exempt position, and may be overtime eligible based on salary placement. This position will be reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Engagement & Retention within the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $80,000 annually. The priority consideration date for this position is February 3rd, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings. As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically minoritized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Oversee the launch and ongoing management of the Unity Center, ensuring equitydriven, sustainable programming that serves diverse student populations, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, low-income, and first-generation students.
• Design and facilitate Center programs, workshops, events, and mentorship initiatives to build leadership, collaboration, and DEI advocacy skills among students, staff, and faculty.
• Manage the Unity Center's operational budget, including planning, monitoring, and reporting expenditures to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and fiscal accountability.
• Utilize data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure alignment with the Unity Center's mission and the college's Be the Place Strategic Equity Plan.
• Provide leadership in planning and implementing institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including Disability Justice Week, MLK Commemoration, Intercultural graduate celebration, and the Equity Symposium.
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Life to support and enhance identity-based student organizations and initiatives.
• Partner with campus departments such as Learning Resources & Career Center , Library, and Evening Instruction Team to enhance evening hours, coordinate activities, and strengthen cross-campus communication, ensuring accessible support and engagement opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.
• Actively partner with Associated Student Government (ASG) to develop and support student clubs and organizations, and events that align with RCW 28B.10.151 and RCW 49.60.030.
• Recruit and supervise Unity Center Student Ambassadors who provide equitycentered services to the campus community.
• Maintain the Reflection Area as an inclusive space supporting students' diverse spiritual, emotional, and cultural practices.
• Actively participate in the College's Shared Governance structure through the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, contributing to institutional decisionmaking and advancing equity-centered initiatives.
• Collaborate with student organizations, faculty, and community partners to design events addressing the unique intersections of race, gender, sexuality, ability, and other identities
• Serve as college liaison to Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges councils or commission as directed Executive Director of DEI.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking. Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments, and outside agencies.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Proven ability to use data and evidence to shape impactful DEI programs, initiatives, and student support services.
• Bachelor's degree required, with 3+ years of progressive administration and supervisory experience in student affairs or related areas.
• Robust experience in programming, leadership development, and DEI-focused resource management, with the ability to apply student development theory in supporting learners.
• Strong community-building skills and an aptitude for establishing collaborative reciprocal partnerships within an educational setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of learning and adapting to new software and platforms as needed.
• Skilled in teamwork, conflict resolution, organizational management, and exercising independent judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion, and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday - Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits. Terms of Employment In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required. For questions regarding this position, please contact EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. Please see policy at The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)###-####, [email protected]. Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: . For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC's work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here. Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students. 2025 Employee Benefits Summary Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including: Medical Insurance Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb 2025 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier PEBB medical PlansEmployeeEmployee & SpouseEmployee & Child(ren)Employee & Family Kaiser Permanente NW Classic $189 $378 $331 $520 Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP $37 $74 $65 $102 Kaiser Permanente WA Classic $128 $256 $224 $352 Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP $25 $50 $44 $69 Kaiser Permanente WA Sound Choice $73 $146 $128 $201 Kaiser Permanente WA Value $119 $238 $208 $327 UMP Classic $133 $266 $233 $366 UMP Select $83 $166 $145 $228 UMP CDHP $46 $92 $81 $127 UMP Plus-PSHVN $158 $316 $277 $435 UMP Plus-UW Medicine (ACN) $158 $316 $277 $435 Dental Coverage Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 dental plans to choose from. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
• DeltaCare (Managed Care Plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
• Willamette Dental (Managed Care Plan) Administered by Willamette Dental

Vision Renton Technical College provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 vision plans to choose from. Coverage for care services and Hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary by plan. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Waiving Medical Coverage If you have other medical insurance, you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or any family member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinate benefits. If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental and vision insurance plan at no monthly premium cost. Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA& LPFSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Childcare expenses. An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions. Annual contributions in 2025 for Flexible Spending Arrangements can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,200. As a use it or lose it IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employees, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents. Annual contributions in 2025 for the Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Arrangement can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,200. As a use it or lose it IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents. Limited Purpose FSA is for employees enrolled in CDHP plans with HSA. Funds can only be used for dental and vision expenses only. Dependent Care FSA (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses. (e.g., babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent inept of self-care). Annual contribution is $5,000 for a Single person or Married couple filing a joint tax return. Contribution of $2,500 for each married participant filing separate tax returns. Life-Insurance Permanent employees, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life Insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.

• Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer provided at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental Life Coverage(s): Supplemental term insurance coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available in $10,000 increments from $10,000 up to $100,000, at additional cost to the employee.
• Supplemental AD&D Coverage: Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available at additional cost to employee.

Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability may be required for certain supplemental coverage amounts. Long-Term Disability(Two Plans offered)

• Basic Plan: Employer provided and at no cost to the employee. It Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income. The maximum benefit $240 per month; the minimum benefit $100 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability or the period of accumulated sick leave, whichever is longer.
• 2 Optional Plans: 60% and 50% of pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income, and is available at additional cost to employee. Maximum benefit for 60% plan is $10,000 per month and $8,333 per month for the 50% plan. Premium for the optional plans is determined by employee type and waiting period selected.

Retirement Options(Tax Deferred Retirement Plans) PERS Plan 2: defined benefit plan for classified staff Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary Employer Contribution: 9.11% of gross salary PERS Plan 3: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for classified staff, Administrators, and Exempt employees. Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15% Employer Contribution: 9.11% of gross salary TRS Plan 2: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for Faculty Employee Contribution: 8.06% of gross salary Employer Contribution: 9.86% of gross salary TRS Plan 3: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for Faculty Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15% of gross salary Employer Contribution: 9.86% of gross salary TIAA-CREF: defined contribution plan for Faculty, Administrators, and Exempt employees Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary *Employee and Employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory for benefit eligible employees. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect. Supplemental Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan: In addition to regular matched retirement, employee can voluntarily participate in a 403(b) plan and set aside a portion of their income in Pre-Tax Elective Deferral or an After-Tax (Roth) Elective Deferral. Agreements and amounts can be changed at any time. Deferred Compensation Plan: The State of Washington 457 plan permits employee to set aside additional pre-tax earnings for retirement savings. Certain tax regulations allow employees to participate in one or both supplemental 403(b) plans and State of Washington's 457 deferred compensation plan. Contributions to a 403(b) or 457 plan are funded solely by the employee. Credit Classes (Reduced Classes) Faculty employed at 50% or more and permanent classified, exempt, or administrative staff may take almost any credit class on a space-available basis if requirements and prerequisites have been met. To get the reduced tuition rate, the employee may not register until the date listed in the enrollment calendar (usually the third day of the quarter). Hourly and probationary employees are not eligible for this reduced tuition. Auto and Home Insurance - Liberty Mutual PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12 percent off Liberty Mutual's auto insurance rates and up to 5 percent off Liberty Mutual's home insurance rates. In addition to the discount, Liberty Mutual also offers:

• Discounts: based on your driving record, age, auto safety features, and more.
• A 12-month rate guarantee on their competitive rates.
• Convenient payment options including automatic payroll deduction, electronic funds transfer, or direct billing at home.
• Prompt claims service with access to local representatives.

Credit Unions Eligible employees may join one of two credit unions. Both offer member services that include payroll direct deposit, automatic bill pays, savings and checking accounts, overdraft protection, personal lines of credit and low interest loans. Home Street As an RTC employee you are eligible for exclusive homeownership benefits with the Hometown Home Loan Program offered through Home Street Bank. With this benefits package, you have access to vital homeownership resources. Washington 529 Education Saving Plans The GET program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan that helps families with young children save for future higher education expenses. The State of Washington guarantees that the value of your account will keep pace with the cost of college tuition, no matter how much it changes in the future. More information can be found at Paid Holidays Eligible employees will be paid for up to twelve (12) of the following holidays:

• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The day after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Day
• The legally designated day for Martin Luther King Jr's birthday
• June Teenth
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Personal Holiday (1 day)

Leave Employees accrue vacation (16.67 hour per month for exempt employees), sick (8 hours per month), and personal leave based on their classification (8 hours per year for exempt employees). To determine the accrual rate, refer to the appropriate contract or collective bargaining agreement. Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML): This benefit offers partially paid leave to care for yourself or a loved one in times of serious illness or injury; to bond with a new child joining your home through birth, adoption or foster placement; and for certain military-connected events if you have a family member in active-duty service. Under the PFML program, the Employment Security Department (ESD) will replace up to 90% of an eligible employee's typical weekly wage (up to $1,000 per week). To learn more about this benefit, please visit the ESD PFML website at Resources: Health Benefits / Plan Comparisons / Plan Contact Information: Retirement Programs:

• State Board Retirement:
• State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP)/TIAA-CREF:
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems:

Renton Technical College Benefits Office: Soha Qassis - Benefits Manager Phone: 425-###-#### Jada Cloy - HR Generalist - Benefits and Operations Phone: 425-###-#### 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of progressive administration and supevisory experience in student affairs or related areas?

• Yes
• No

02 Please breifly share your experience in leadership development and DEI-focused resource management in supporing student learners. 03 Renton Technical College prepares a diverse student population for work, fulfilling the employment needs of individuals, businesses and industry. Our effort is to create a cultural climate that recognizes, respects and celebrates equity and inclusion. Briefly describe how you have worked in your previous/ current positions to advance equity, diversity & inclusion in your organizations and how you would do that in this position. 04 Did you complete all of the work history and education fields within the on-line application? Did you upload your cover letter and resume / CV? If you did not complete these fields or attach these required documents, your application will not be considered for further screening.

• Yes
• No

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