Strategic Associate Dean, Business & Public Service

Reynolds Community College; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Community College seeks an Associate Dean to lead the School of Business, Humanities, and Public Service. The role provides administrative and operational support to the Dean, Chairs, and students, ensuring consistency in academic services for business, accounting, management, criminal justice, paralegal and administration of justice programs.

The Associate Dean will supervise faculty, coordinate day-to-day operations, foster regional partnerships for work-based learning, and support

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of business programs, trends, and higher education administration.
• Ability to oversee program review, assessment, and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic programs across Business, Humanities and Public Service.
• Recruit, retain, and advise students; oversee recruitment activities.
• Supervise full- and part-time faculty, including hiring and orientation.
• Assist Program Chairs with annual program review and assessment.
• Develop, deliver, and manage Business courses and curricula (distance, dual enrollment, hybrid, industry-specific).
• Establish partnerships and articulations with schools, government agencies, business and industry.
• Coordinate instructional activities among groups; select and order textbooks and software.
• Make data-driven decisions on program development and completion.
• Operate with current software tools; use PC-based systems.
• Communicate effectively with multi-cultural populations to support diversity.

Skills

Program management

Student advising

Faculty supervision

Curriculum development

Data-driven decisions

Cross-cultural communication

Education

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

Job description

Reynolds Community College seeks an Associate Dean to lead the School of Business, Humanities, and Public Service. The role provides administrative and operational support to the Dean, Chairs, and students, ensuring consistency in academic services for business, accounting, management, criminal justice, paralegal and administration of justice programs.

The Associate Dean will supervise faculty, coordinate day-to-day operations, foster regional partnerships for work-based learning, and support