Charles H. Mitchell (born May 25, 1940) is an American former academic administrator and professional American football player.

He was the president of the Seattle Central Community College from 1987 to 2003 and the chancellor of the Seattle Community Colleges District from 2003 to 2008.

[2][3] Mitchell was a member of the Washington Huskies football team, a running back, and was a member of the team that won the 1961 Rose Bowl.

He played professional football for six years with the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills.

[3][2][4][5] Mitchell joined Seattle Central Community College in 1981 as a teacher and later dean of students.