Kodiak College (KoC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director. The Director oversees all aspects of campus operations and serves as the primary representative of Kodiak College to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and to local, regional, statewide, and national partners. Reporting directly to the UAA Chancellor, the Director works closely with the Provost, Vice Chancellors, Deans, and system leaders to provide visionary leadership, strategic directions, and operational oversight in support of the university’s mission and priorities.
As an essential community campus of UAA, Kodiak College is uniquely positioned to support the economic development and workforce needs of the entire state. The Director serves as the chief advocate for Kodiak College within the UAA system, ensuring that programs and initiatives remain responsive to local community needs while advancing university-wide goals. The Director is responsible for advancing UAA’s strategic plans, fostering innovation and academic excellence, and serving as the primary budget authority for the college.
The Director champions Kodiak College’s commitment to accessible education, workforce development, and community partnership by cultivating strong relationships with industry, government, tribal organizations, school districts, the Coast Guard, and community partners. Through these partnerships, the Director supports faculty and staff in delivering high-quality academic and career-focused programs that meet the evolving needs of Kodiak Island, Alaska, and beyond.
To thrive in this role, the successful applicant will be an effective and empathetic communicator, able to engage diverse audiences and build trust across cultures, sectors, and communities. They will unite individuals with varied backgrounds and perspectives into a collaborative, mission-driven campus community. The Director will anticipate challenges, set clear goals, and execute thoughtful, well-aligned plans while balancing shared governance with timely decision-making. Above all, the successful candidate will excel at building community - creating an environment where people feel valued, connected, and inspired to contribute to a shared vision rooted in place, purpose, and possibility.
A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and three to five years of administrative leadership experience, including program planning, budget management, and the development and management of personnel is required. A doctorate (or equivalent terminal degree) is preferred. Further administrative leadership experience in higher education/post-secondary setting is strongly preferred. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.
Kodiak College is a public, two-year college in Kodiak, Alaska, that is a satellite campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage. Sitting on a beautiful 50-acre campus just two miles from downtown Kodiak and situated on the ancestral homelands of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people, Kodiak College enrolls approximately 1,000 students each year in nearly 100 courses of study. For more information, visit KoC’s website at: https://koc.alaska.edu/
A complete Leadership Profile with additional information may be found above.
Review of applications for the Director of Kodiak College will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, May 8, 2026, and must include:
Kodiak College is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system here: https://bit.ly/4sXFNvK
Please direct nominations and expressions of interest or any questions regarding the application process to: UAlaskaKodiak@agbsearch.com
Laura Woodworth-Ney, Ph.D.
Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com
Andrew Bowen, MA
Executive Search Consultant
andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com
Rose Rodgers
Search Associate
rose.rodgers@agbsearch.com
Kodiak College is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
