Johnny Woods Jr

Personal Statement

Johnny C. Woods Jr. joined the Seattle Central College (SCC) family in January 2003 as its inaugural Executive Director of Campus Operations and subsequently became Vice President of Administrative Services on November 1, 2024. He serves as the College’s Chief Business and Administrative Officer, overseeing and coordinating various Campus functional units and services (Auxiliary Services, Safety & Security, Facilities & Plant Operations, Mainstay, Business Office, Capital Projects,  and Information Technology) to maximize operational excellence and improve administrative and programmatic processes to assure student success. 

He is a scholar-practitioner with over 15 years of professional experience in the higher education setting. Before joining SCC, he was involved in teaching, research, and program administration at his alma mater, Virginia Tech (VT). His research and passion focus on the experiences and outcomes of marginalized groups in higher education, including access and equity in STEM education. Prior to VT, he served in a variety of administrative roles at Tubman University in Liberia, including Chief of Staff to the University President and Interim Vice President for Administration.  

Johnny earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education from Virginia Tech, an M.Ed. in Educational Foundations (emphasis in Administration and Planning) from Makerere University, and a B.A. in Sociology (Political Science minor) from the A.M.E. Zion University.