Virginia Community College System Richmond , VA 23234
Posted 3 weeks ago
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Role Title 12 month
Generally during regular work hours but may be needed to work outside of these hours on occasion to support Reynolds students and strategic priorities.
Sensitive Position Yes 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.
| Reynolds Community College seeks a Dean for the School of STEM. The Dean is responsible for championing and leading all aspects of the School, including maintaining and improving curricular and teaching excellence and innovation. The Dean will be responsible for researching and analyzing program development and assessment of existing programs in partnership with regional education and employer partners. The successful candidate will be highly engaged in delivering a high-quality educational experience for all students. The Dean will be responsible for recruiting, supporting and developing faculty who are focused on instructional excellence. This includes, but is not limited to hiring, evaluating faculty credentials, conducting classroom observations and evaluations, managing faculty teaching loads, guiding faculty development opportunities, and providing day-to-day support for faculty. The Dean will also provide oversight of curricular changes, program assessment, and will play a central role in developing and strengthening transfer pathways. The successful candidate will work closely with K-12 partners in supporting dual enrollment. The Dean of the School of STEM will be a key member of the Reynolds Academic Leadership Team and as such, will continually engage in collaboration with administration, faculty, and staff at the college, including but not limited to colleagues in student affairs, the business office, institutional advancement, facilities and technology. Additional responsibilities include oversight of enrollment management, development and implementation of distance learning instructional delivery where appropriate; coordination of student learning assessment; approval of student graduation applications; development and implementation of articulation agreements; coordination of marketing and public relations of School programs; leadership, hiring, management, and payroll administration of program faculty and technical staff; fiscal and budgetary management; acquisition and oversight of grants and scholarship monies; and oversight of instructional software, equipment, and other instructional resources. The Dean is a 12-month administrative position and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
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
A master's degree in a STEM-related field from an accredited institution.
Relevant experience with building relationships with four-year transfer institutions, employer partners and K-12 leaders.
Considerable knowledge of community college or higher education administration, curriculum design, and instructional methods in varying delivery modes and technology.
Demonstrated ability to provide visionary leadership for faculty, staff and administrators.
Fluent with current best practices within post-secondary pedagogy, student engagement and retention.
Demonstrated passion for ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.
Ability to analyze complex problems and lead a team to resolution.
Demonstrated experience collaborating across college divisions, including student affairs.
Demonstrated experience supervising faculty and staff, conducting employee evaluations, recommending hiring appointments, and managing classification and rank determinations.
Experience advising students and the ability to manage faculty advising
Experience with budget and resource management.
Excellent ability to communicate in written and verbal form.
Experience securing and managing grant resources, including implementation of grant projects.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations, and a commitment to increasing a sense of belonging on campus.
Demonstrated ability to develop new academic programs, expand existing programs, assess current programs and implement action plans based on results.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain community relationships to build and promote the academic offerings of the school.
The selected candidate will be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest, and must successfully pass the college's pre-employment security screening.
Additional Considerations
A doctorate in a discipline within the School of STEM, higher education or related field.
Community college teaching experience.
Progressive and extensive experience in building collaborative relationships with four-year colleges and universities as well as employer partners.
Progressive experience in college administration at the community college level.
Current experience in designing transfer programs that promote student access and success through stackable academic pathways.
Experience in faculty development
Experience with curriculum design and instructional methods in varying delivery modes (virtual, hybrid and in person).
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
As needed to VCCS, Reynolds, and partner locations and meetings.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1116P Recruitment Type General Public
Application reviews will begin April 19, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For full consideration, the cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume must be received with the online application. Unofficial transcripts and other supplemental materials may be submitted with the online application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
Additional Information
Reynolds Community College (Reynolds), we are committed to the success of all students. We believe each student will reach their full potential when we create conditions that allow it, and it is our responsibility to do so. We are mindful that equitable outcomes require intentional action to eliminate achievement barriers. Successful candidates for positions, regardless of job duties, must embrace the responsibility to serve all students so that they may succeed and prosper.
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/67532
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
Other Document
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
AHP Letter
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