Dean Of Student Success

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Dean of Student Success Role Title 12 month

• Administrative

• In Role Code 01123-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280FA955 Agency Northern VA Community College Agency/Division NV280-Provost Manassas Work Location Manassas

• 683 Hiring Range Hiring range is $120,000 to $135,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education and other appropriately qualifying credentials within the specified hiring range. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category A-Official or Administrator Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional weekends and evenings.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

General Description:

The Dean of Student Success is the chief officer of services to support student learning and well-being on a campus, other campus locations, or virtual links assigned to that campus. The Dean leads and manages a comprehensive program of services that promote engagement and success for a diverse student population in a safe environment. The scope of the Dean's role includes strategic leadership for fidelity of implementation of student success and equity initiatives; academic support and enrichment for which involvement of faculty is a critical element; creation of community for students; collaboration for services meeting student economic and social needs; and the fostering of a culture of care on the campus. The Dean reports directly to the campus Provost and is a member of the campus Provost's leadership team.

Duties and Tasks:

Academic and non-academic support services include the following:

• Tutoring services, including embedded tutoring and academic coaching.

• Required testing services (on campus and virtual).

• Student Life programs and services.

• Campus Information Desk.

• Support to the faculty and others in managing students with non-academic issues that may negatively impact student performance and success.

• Division Dean for campus Student Development courses. Assists Associate Dean with Student Development curriculum, course delivery, assessment, instructor hiring, scheduling and training, and reporting.

• Counseling, including transfer, and academic success.

• Academic overload and return from academic suspension requests.

• Campus liaison for Enrollment Management and Student Success departments with Service-Level Agreements to the campus which may include Financial Aid, Registrar, Veterans and Military Services, Advising, Accommodations and Accessibility, Financial Stability and Advocacy Centers, ADVANCE coaches, Career Services, CARE, College Steps, university representatives, and International Student Services.

• Serves on the Provost's leadership team and collaborates with academic divisions on student success initiatives (including those established collegewide)

• Coordination of development and submission of assessment reports for units reporting to the Provost.

• Professional development liaison for Student Success faculty and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises assigned employees.

• Manages budgets of all assigned units.

• Oversees or performs the functions for provision of academic and non-academic support services.

• Coordinates or collaborates with others on student success initiatives, annual performance evaluation reports, data analysis and disseminations, agreements for student services, and implementing or supporting professional development for employees.

• Participates in a professional manner in required meetings, committees and projects.

• Represents the college and campus professionally at external activities, whether assigned or voluntary.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

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

KSAs:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• A range of computer user skills such as use of MS Office or similar products, email tools, basic spreadsheets use and development, web-based research tools, understanding of social media use in higher education.

• Knowledge of current principles and processes for providing services to internal and external customers.

• Understanding of current practices in student tutoring, mental health support and advising

• Awareness of laws, regulations, restrictions and requirements related to Student and Academic Services, and solid knowledge of those regulations directly related to assigned responsibilities, such as, but not limited to Student Codes of Conduct, and policies on use of technology for college purposes.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Ability to do and act on cost/benefit analysis in collaboration with the Provost.

• Knowledge of Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Copyright laws relative to higher education use of materials, and basic employee rights under the law.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution.

• Experience experience in higher education.

• Experience in supervisory roles with responsibility for both personnel and budgets.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Good office computer skills.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• Master's degree or higher in a field related to higher education, adult education, counseling, student services, or a related field. Qualifying degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.

• Three (3) years of experience in a community college setting.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in supervisory roles with responsibility for both personnel and budgets, including experience supervising professional or teaching faculty, classified staff, and student staff.

• Demonstrated record of leadership in delivering student services to diverse and multi-cultural populations of students.

• Experience using student information systems, office software, budgeting software, and office machinery to perform duties.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

some travel may be required on occasion.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1301P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/30/2024 Job Close Date 05/31/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/72993

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a master's degree or higher from an accredited university?

• yes

• no

• Do you have higher education experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience in supervisory roles with responsibility for both personnel and budgets?

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcript 2

• Unofficial Transcript 3

• AHP Letter

• License