What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Vice President, Adult Learning Strategies position at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College?
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.
The AVP for Adult Learning Strategy will lead and design teaching and learning strategies, including “bridge” programs, for underemployed and unemployed adults to progress to achieve increased economic empowerment, credential attainment, and a career pathway in a growing occupational field. The position will work with CCWA leadership to adapt and adopt programs for adult learners to include core knowledge and skills, technical training, and employability skills development; with the colleges to create a pipeline of adult learning opportunities.
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.
- 5 years administrative experience in higher education, adult education, or workforce training
- Experience developing training programs for adults
- Experience teaching and assessing adults in a formal setting
- Understanding of community college credit and non-credit academic structures
- Experience hiring and managing faculty, preferably in a postsecondary environment
- Experience building public/private training partnerships
- Experience in developing grants and in assisting in fundraising
- Understanding of community college governance and structure
- Knowledge of federal and state workforce development partners, policy, and funding
- Ability to maintain compliance in a public sector entity
- Excellent communicator to all levels in public and private organizations
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in adult education or closely related field
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/
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $98,000 - $120,000
