Associate Dean, Sch. Business, Humanities & Public Service

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks an Associate Dean to provide academic leadership for the School of Business, Humanities, and Public Service.

You will oversee program coordination, supervise chairs, and guide day-to-day operations to ensure consistent delivery of services to students and faculty. The role reports to the Dean and requires strong experience in program management, curriculum development, and stakeholder collaboration to expand work-based learning and partnerships across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to Business, Accounting, Management, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or Administration of Justice; or related fields such as Educational Management, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or Curriculum and Instructional Development.
• Considerable knowledge of various Business fields including program management, development, current trends and technologies, and specializations in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic programs.
• Recruit, retain, and advise students.
• Supervise full- and part-time faculty including screening, hiring, and orientation.
• Assist Program Chairs with annual program review and assessment.
• Develop, deliver, and manage Business courses and curricula including distance education, dual enrollment, hybrid, and specialized courses for industry.
• Establish partnerships and articulations with schools, government agencies, business and industry.
• Coordinate instructional activities among various groups.
• Select and order textbooks and software.
• Make data-informed decisions related to program development and completion.
• Communicate effectively with multi-cultural populations to support diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Student advising

Curriculum development

Data-driven decision making

Multicultural communication

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Accounting/Management/Criminal Justice/Paralegal or related field

Job description

Working Title Associate Dean, Sch. Business, Humanities & Public Service Role Title 12 month Administrative Faculty Role Code 01126-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283FA208 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range $78,300 - $105,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

As scheduled by the supervisor.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reporting to the Dean of Business, Humanities, and Public Service, the Associate Dean provides administrative and operational support to the Dean, Program Chairs, and students to ensure the smooth operation of the School of Business, Humanities, and Public Service by providing academic leadership, management, supervision, strategic planning, and overall coordination to ensure consistency in the delivery of academic services for business, accounting, management, criminal justice, paralegal, and administration of justice programs. This position is responsible for managing all student-related issues, grievances, and activities. Additionally, this position will plan, organize, and direct the day-to-day operations of the school under administrative direction and serve as a resource and referral source for students and faculty seeking various types of assistance. The Associate Dean will work in conjunction with a second Associate Dean overseeing humanities, liberal arts, social sciences, education and additional applied programs within the School to oversee day-to-day operations, foster regional partnerships that extend work-based and experiential learning opportunities to students across School programs, and observe and evaluate adjunct faculty across disciplines.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to Business, Accounting, Management, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or Administration of Justice or a related field such as Educational Management, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or Curriculum and Instructional Development. Considerable knowledge of various Business fields including program management, development, current trends and technologies, and specializations in higher education.

Demonstrated Ability To

• Manage academic programs.
• Recruit, retain, and advise students.
• Supervise full- and part-time faculty including screening, hiring, and orientation.
• Assist Program Chairs with annual program review and assessment.
• Develop, deliver, and manage Business courses and curricula including:
• distance education courses
• dual enrollment courses
• hybrid courses
• specialized courses for industry
• Establish partnerships and articulations with schools, government agencies, business and industry.
• Coordinate instructional activities among various groups.
• Select and order textbooks and software.
• Make data informed decisions related to program development and completion.
• Operate a personal computer using current software programs.
• Communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding, and inclusion.

Additional Considerations

The selected candidate will be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest, and must be able to successfully pass the college’s pre-employment security screening.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Maybe needed between campuses and to college related events.

Posting Number FAC_2071P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/16/2026 Job Close Date 10/02/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.reynolds.edu/ Contact Name Email [e-mail] Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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