Dean of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Dean of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 282FA049 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Agency/Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $108,000 - $119,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category A-Official or Administrator Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, nights and weekends as needed
Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ).

Dean of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships

The Dean of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships will join Piedmont Virginia Community College at an exciting and pivotal time that presents significant opportunity to expand corporate and workforce training in collaboration with business and industry. This individual will provide strategic, college-wide leadership for the development and delivery of workforce education and training programs and services. In this newly created position, the Dean will have the chance to create the vision and build the team that will deliver on the College’s commitment to regional workforce and economic development.

This Dean will drive training, services, enrollment, and revenue related to workforce development, customized and contract training, and other related programs and services. The Dean will oversee directors, staff, and instructors in specific sectors or program areas, to ensure effective implementation, management, and evaluation of workforce programs. The Dean will develop and cultivate relationships with key external stakeholders by working closely with business and industry partners to determine workforce development needs, lead the development of innovative curricula that enhance employees’ skills and knowledge, recruit students and instructors, and manage operational logistics of workforce contracts. The Dean serves as the main point of contact for business and industry and will be an active member of the economic and workforce development community. The Dean will provide direction to the College on regional workforce development matters and ensure the College’s solutions will proactively address the region’s needs.

The Dean should be an accomplished leader with previous experience in workforce strategy and solutions, economic development, and a proven record in building local industry partnerships. This individual will demonstrate a strong business acumen, focus on private sector growth, and job creation through state incentives for regional collaboration.

The position reports directly to the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development.

Core Responsibilities

Administrative Oversight

• Provides leadership and direction to the workforce development division.
• Supervises and supports the directors, program coordinators, staff, and instructors to ensure all have the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
• Establishes the division’s annual plan to continually increase the professional knowledge, skills, and abilities of departmental staff and faculty.
• Attends conferences and engages in professional development to remain abreast of workforce development trends.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, data-informed decision making, and continuous improvement within the division.

Talent and Workforce Solutions

• Creates and implements strategies to enhance corporate training enrollments, client relationships, and revenue generated by the College.
• Develops specific, measurable staff goals including those related to the number of participants trained, clients served, clients retained, gross revenue, and net revenue.
• Directs the implementation of strategies to achieve enrollment and revenue goals; oversees ongoing analysis using data-driven reports and environmental scanning tools.
• Develops and provides ongoing analysis of multiple types of budgets for operating, managing, and marketing the department toward a self-sustaining budget model.
• Collaborates with other college staff to promote a unified approach to the delivery of services, and corporate training.

Program Development and Management

• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of innovative customized contract training and business services, FastForward programs, and continuing education programs. Liaises with the grants development director to identify, secure, and manage grants and philanthropic gifts that support workforce development and corporate training.
• Monitors and evaluates program performance (data collection, visualization, and analysis) to advance workforce programming and drive continuous improvement in program design and effectiveness.
• Assures compliance of programs with accrediting organizations, regulatory agencies, college policies, relevant state regulations, and any specific licensure or certification requirements.

Strategic Partnerships and Planning

• Support and maintain effective, collaborative relationships among instructional divisions, student affairs and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless one-door experience for learners who pursue industry credentials, certificates, or degrees.
• Collaborates with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development to implement the college’s overall business and community engagement strategies.
• Represents the college throughout the College’s service region on professional and community organizations to build strategic partnerships and ensure program currency.
• Collaborates with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development to develop and implement the strategic plan for the workforce development division. Executes an annual operational operation plan that drives performance.
• Serves on college-wide committees to further the goals of the institution.

Marketing

• Collaborates with Marketing and Media Relations to develop and execute an annual marketing plan based on data analysis of current and projected marketing initiatives.
• Assists staff in developing specific objectives and strategies for marketing and promotions to achieve overall workforce development goals.

Other Duties

As assigned by the Vice President or President.
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

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or other related fields or completion of a specialized certification program requiring coursework of one year or more beyond an undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of three years’ increasing experience and management responsibilities leading workforce development or business consultant teams.
• Minimum three years’ experience demonstrating progressive responsibility for developing, implementing, and managing programs in an education institution, training organization, or professional association.
• Experience with development of curriculum to provide partners with innovative training and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal planning, analysis, and budget management.
• Experience developing partnerships among organizations such as institutions of higher education, the public sector, and the business community.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision with attention to details.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collegial working relationships with department staff, other departments, students, and the public.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends and to travel locally to accommodate the needs of the program.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse populations at the College and in the community.

Additional Considerations

• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching credit, non-credit, or continuing education courses, preferably in a college environment.
• Broad awareness of the economic needs of the College’s service areas, including the Go Virginia 9 region

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
minimal-some travel to colleges in the VCCS systems

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1371P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/19/2024 Job Close Date 08/30/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website pvcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email humanresources@pvcc.edu Phone Number 4349616567 Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Package must include-
• Online Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Names, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts (if required) must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information 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, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis 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
TheVCCSis anEOEand 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
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