Associate Dean, Sch. Business, Humanities & Public Service

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA invites applications for Associate Dean, School of Business, Humanities & Public Service.

This role reports to the Dean and provides administrative leadership across business, accounting, management, criminal justice, paralegal, and administration of justice programs. The Associate Dean will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise faculty, recruit and advise students, and develop curricula while fostering partnerships with industry and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to Business, Accounting, Management, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or Administration of Justice or related Educational Leadership.
• Knowledge of business programs, curriculum development, and higher education administration.

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, and hybrid formats.
• Establish partnerships with schools, government agencies, 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 and inclusion.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Student advising

Program management

Faculty supervision

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

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

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $78,300 - $105,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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.

Minimum 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.