Job Description:
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.
Position Title: Academic Dean
Department: Business, Mathematics, and Technology
Employment type: full-time, 12-month, administrative professional
Work Schedule: PVCC’s standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. These hours may be modified in the summer at the college's discretion. This is a full-time (non-exempt) position providing in-person services to students at college and community locations.
Position Purpose:
The academic dean serves as a visionary leader for the teaching and learning process in all disciplines and curricular programs in the Division and will shape the division's growth, future, and success. 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 of Business, Mathematics, and Technology includes 24 degree and certificate programs including Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Engineering, Foundations of Criminal Justice, Information Systems Technology, and Management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program and Curriculum Development and Oversight
- 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.
Cross-Division and College-Wide Collaboration
- 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.
Faculty and Staff Leadership
- 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.
Student Success and Community Engagement
- 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.
Resource Management and Grant Oversight
- 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.
Strategic and Annual Planning
- 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.
Enrollment Management
- 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.
Technology Integration
- Collaborates with the Office of Information Technology to oversee the maintenance and upgrading of instructional equipment and resources.
Institutional Service and Leadership
- 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.
