Dean of Business, Mathematics, and Technology

Virginia’s Community Colleges System Portal•Albemarle, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open-access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve. The Academic Dean serves as a visionary leader for the teaching and learning process in all disciplines and curricular programs in the Division of Business, Mathematics, and Technology. This position reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. The successful candidate will develop, organize, plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate the schedule of course offerings and curricular programs within the Division. The Division includes 24 degree and certificate programs.

Requirements

Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in higher education administration, with a significant portion of that experience in academic leadership or management.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
Proven ability to lead and manage faculty and staff effectively.
Strong understanding of student success initiatives and retention strategies.
Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant writing and management.
Knowledge of workforce development and community partnerships.
Familiarity with educational technology and instructional design.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, development, and evaluation of the division’s course offerings and curricular programs.
Provides direction and support to faculty in developing, revising, and evaluating division program curricula, courses, and materials.
Collaborates with faculty to review curricula, learning outcomes, ongoing assessment results, and current research as a basis for improving instructional offerings and outcomes.
Collaborates with academic deans, the Senior Director of Library and Academic Support, the Director of Dual Enrollment, the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, the Higher Education Prison Coordinator, the Director of the Thomas Jefferson Adult Continuing Education Center, Director of Educational Technology and Instructional Design, and others who directly support academic affairs and workforce development programs, faculty, and staff.
Collaborates with the workforce development division on curriculum integration.
Collaborates with the Foundation and Grants Office to develop and manage grants and identify funding opportunities for division programs and initiatives.
Collaborates with Student Affairs staff and division faculty to develop strategies that support underrepresented and marginalized student populations.
Oversees recruitment, appointment, orientation, assignment, and evaluation of full-time faculty and support personnel.
Collaborates with department chairs to oversee class schedule development and adjunct faculty, including dual-enrollment and prison education faculty.
Fosters a collaborative and inclusive working environment that encourages professional development and innovation.
Strengthens the quality of teaching and the learning environment to promote student achievement and retention.
Develops partnerships with businesses, K-12 schools, universities, and community organizations.
Works with and supports dual enrollment faculty liaisons in the division.
Advocates for students by addressing their diverse academic and professional needs.
Prepares and manages the division budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.
Seeks and manages private, state, and federal grants, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Leads the division in developing and supporting initiatives that align with PVCC’s strategic plan, mission, and goals.
Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, department chairs, and division faculty in developing the division’s annual plans.
Collaborates with the Offices of Marketing and Media Relations and the Outreach and Admissions Office to develop and oversee the implementation of marketing and outreach efforts for division programs.
Collaborates with the academic deans and department chairs to lead enrollment and retention strategies, including using Navigate or other technology solutions.
Collaborates with the Office of Information Technology to oversee the maintenance and upgrading of instructional equipment and resources.
Represents the division on internal and external councils, committees, and task forces, including those in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
Stays informed of new trends and innovations in community colleges and higher education to ensure the division remains competitive and relevant.