Executive Director, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Office of the Governor · Thurston County – Olympia, WA · Washington
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Jul 17, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $180,000.00 - $231,813.00 Annually
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Summary
The Executive Director serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), a cabinet-level state agency responsible for expanding access to postsecondary education and advancing educational attainment for all Washingtonians. This role leads approximately 150 employees and oversees roughly $590M in financial aid and education investments, requiring strategic vision, stakeholder engagement across K-12, higher education, workforce, and community sectors, and policy advocacy to shape Washington's educational future. The position reports to the Governor and the Council, with the Executive Director serving as a member of the Governor's Cabinet and a trusted advisor on educational access, affordability, workforce readiness, and economic mobility.
Key qualifications
- Minimum 8 years senior executive leadership experience managing complex, multidisciplinary organizations with responsibility for strategy, operations, budgeting, and talent management
- Demonstrated success in a chief executive, deputy executive, or cabinet-level role within public, educational, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations
- Deep knowledge of education trends, policy, and connections among education, workforce development, economic opportunity, and community prosperity
- Proven ability to influence public policy and work effectively with governing boards, elected officials, and diverse external stakeholders to build consensus
- Experience leading strategic planning and organizational change initiatives in complex, dynamic environments
- Strong political acumen and ability to navigate complex, highly visible public-sector environments including legislative processes
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