Director - Energy Workforce Programs, Restricted

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Working Title Director - Energy Workforce Programs, Restricted Role Title Faculty- Administrative Role Code 01123-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 276FA018 Agency Southside Va Community College Agency/Division Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location Nottoway - 135 Hiring Range Commensurate with education, experience and VCCS guidelines 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- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, day hours; evenings and weekends as needed. This position requires availability to work across all SVCC locations and is not restricted to a specific site. Telework options are available.
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Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. SVCC is an accessible, comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education that serves approximately 183,000 residents from the counties of Brunswick, Buckingham (partial), Charlotte, Cumberland, Greensville, Halifax (partial), Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward, and the city of Emporia. Ours is the largest community college service region in the state with a coverage area of approximately 4,200 square miles. The College has one Extension Campus located in Keysville, VA, and also has five Educational Centers located across the service area. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees. SVCC is dedicated to the belief that all citizens should be given an opportunity to acquire an educational foundation which develops and extends their skills and knowledge. The College’s Mission Statement states that, “Southside Virginia Community College serves as a gateway to education, training, and employment opportunities by providing relevant and innovative programs responsive to the diverse communities we serve in a student-centered, inclusive environment.” Our Vision Statement states that, “SVCC is dedicated to inspiring excellence and transforming lives while contributing to the economic vitality of the communities we serve.”

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College ( SVCC ). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in ten of the last eleven years, earning the additional distinction of Honor Roll in seven of those years! With the goal of academic excellence in all areas, the college offers a variety of occupational, technical, and university-parallel transfer programs to meet the diverse needs of approximately 4,700 credit students and 1,700 noncredit students. SVCC is committed to offering a world-class education in an actively supportive, caring, and student-centered environment, striving to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.

SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.

Southside Virginia Community College is seeking a motivated Director of Energy Workforce Training Programs for the College. The Director of Renewable Energy Workforce Training Programs will manage the Energy Workforce Training Program, including REWTP buildout and expansion, instructional design, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, grant seeking, and industry outreach/engagement. The successful candidate will be self-directed, demonstrate effective and creative problem-solving, have compelling written and verbal communications and be able to manage a diverse set of stakeholders and perspectives. This position reports to the VP of Academic & Workforce Programs. The successful candidate must be committed to our mission to provide quality education to a diverse constituency. The funding for this position is limited to two years. Continued funding for this position is not guaranteed past the original two year term.

The successful candidate will reside on our campus located in the Occupational Technical Center at Pickett Park in Blackstone, however, will have college wide responsibilities serving all locations.

She/he will also promote an environment that fosters student engagement while increasing strategic recruitment and retention. An understanding of the mission and goals of a comprehensive community college in the 21st Century and appreciation for rural colleges are essential characteristics, along with a clear commitment to student success.
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
Visionary Leadership

• Demonstrated record of designing, initiating, and implementing a suite of mission-driven learning support programs
• Ability to travel extensively-both within Virginia and across the country
• Ability to communicate a clear and compelling strategic vision to multiple audiences
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting to large groups
• Capacity to build innovative collaborations with the faculty and divisions across the college in pursuit of student learning and success
• Evidence of progressive and collaborative leadership and at least three years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and engage direct reports to implement a new vision where transformational changes are needed
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, personnel management, leadership techniques, and budgetary development

Student Focus

• Track record of modeling and leading a student-success agenda with an equity lens/focus on eliminating barriers for under-resourced students
• Comprehensive understanding of the contemporary learning needs of community college students and ability to translate to innovative digital and physical resources and support services
• Ability to design and implement student supports across multiple learning modalities

Data and Technology Centered

• Experience leveraging data analytics to identify opportunities, develop evidence-based strategies, and measure impact. Continuously refine programs and processes to ensure adaptation to evolving student needs and landscapes
• Proven ability to use technology to enhance student services and personalized learning, exploring the potential of virtual support, AI, and predictive analytics

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field required
• Extensive knowledge of Virginia’s energy industry, including solar, wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, and energy efficiency
• Experience developing and delivering energy systems curriculum/training
• Experience with energy system training infrastructure design, construction, and deployment
• Experience building energy industry job placement pathways
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with key energy industry stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Virginia Community College System Workforce Programs
• Working knowledge of Virginia K-12 CTE programs
• Experience with registered apprenticeship program design
• Experience managing training teams
• Experience hiring/training instructors, trainers and adjunct faculty
• Experience presenting on matters of energy industry workforce development and curriculum design
• Experience advocating for renewable energy workforce training and development to large stakeholder groups
• Experience writing and implementing state and federal energy workforce grants
• Proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement and fundraising
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong program management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Passionate and energetic approach in pursuing the core value of student success
• Strong contributor to achieving the mission of the institution
• Excellent technical, analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks effectively under pressure with excellent attention to detail and deadlines
• Effective fiscal planning and budgeting skills, and demonstrated ability to manage and steward human and fiscal resources

Additional Considerations

• Community college experience preferred

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
This position will conduct work assignments on any of the VCCS college campuses as well as numerous program partners and onsite public speaking engagements. Expected in-state day travel 2-3x/wk. Expected overnight travel 3-4x/mo

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1420P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/20/2024 Job Close Date 12/02/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1048 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled; however, first review of applications will begin October 21, 2024. For initial consideration, a completed state application must be submitted by that date. The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed.

This is a 12-month, full time position with state and VCCS benefits. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.

SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.

Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act ( ADA and ADAAA ), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
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
VCCSuses 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.