What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Humanities Partnerships 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 Coordinator of Humanities Partnerships is responsible for the coordination and administration of external partnerships— K-12, community, workforce— that attract a diverse student population in support of the College’s enrollment targets. To support the development of the SHSS efforts to build a Humanities in Practice Program.
SHSS Dual Enrollment and Early College Academy Functions
- Observe and evaluate DE faculty in HSS sections including special tracking of those who teach DE & college sections
- Maintain internal partnerships between HSS, the Office of Dual Enrollment, Admissions, and the ECA Site Coordinator in support of AS degree students in the Early College Academy
- Coordinaate messaging with discipline-specific PHs to be sure faculty have sample syllabi, course content summaries, content and policy expectations for each DE class
- As possible, recruit DE discipline liaisons from HSS full-time faculty
- Assess readiness of faculty to teach DE classes through transcript evaluation for Reynolds and K-12 partner faculty
- Oversee submission of required documents for each DE section at the start of the term (syllabi & office hours) and upon the conclusion of the term (attendance & final exams)
- Outreach to faculty with outstanding submissions (in above item)
- Assist with the general education assessment / collection efforts for DE sections in HSS
- Serve as a point of contact for K-12 faculty and schools
- Facilitate an Early College Academy Class as needed in the event of instructor absence
External Partner Outreach and Coordination
- Assist the Associate Dean with the support of Humanities-based workforce partnerships
- Work with HSS front office staff on tracking efforts for current partnershps and MOAs/ MOUs
- Provide outreach/follow-up support to Department Chairs with internship programs on partnerships / relationship-building
- Coordinate submission of MOUs/ MOAs to VP of Finance and Administration
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.
- Experience teaching high school dual enrollment courses or courses in a community college setting.
- Experience observing, evaluating and/or onboarding faculty. Knowledge of academic requirements, qualifications, and college operations.
- Knowledge of Virginia’s educational initiatives for high school students, and the high school dual enrollment process.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively comprehend, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures based on various levels of program inquiries.
- Demonstrated ability to advise students resulting in increased enrollment and student success.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computers using current Microsoft Office products and educational software programs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain accurate records while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Selected candidate must be able to pass the college’s pre-employment security screening.
- Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in a field of the humanities. Preference for those with 18 graduate credit hours in English.
- Current experience working with a diverse population of individuals in an advisory or counseling capacity or fostering academic partnerships is preferred.
- Current experience working in a college, high school or similar educational environment is also preferred.
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 : $67,000
