Associate Dean, Sch. Business, Humanities & Public Service

Virginia Community Colleges; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Associate Dean for the School of Business, Humanities and Public Service.

The role provides administrative leadership, coordinates academic services for business, accounting, management, criminal justice, paralegal, and administration of justice, and supports the Dean, chairs, and students to ensure program quality and student success. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise

Qualifications

• Master’s degree requirement in related field such as Business or Educational Leadership.
• Experience with program management and student services.
• Ability to lead across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership to the School of Business, Humanities, and Public Service.
• Coordinate program delivery across business, accounting, management, criminal justice, paralegal, and administration of justice.
• Supervise faculty and support student success.

Skills

Program management

Student recruitment/advising

Faculty supervision

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Associate Dean, Sch. Business, Humanities & Public Service

Working Title Associate Dean, Sch. Business, Humanities & Public Service

Role Title

Role Title 12 month Administrative Faculty

Role Code

Role Code 01126-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 283FA208

Agency

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Agency/Division

Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $78,300 - $105,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

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

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:
  • 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

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees Yes

Required Travel

Maybe needed between campuses and to college related events.

Posting Number

Posting Number FAC_2071P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/02/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://www.reynolds.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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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