• promoting excellence in student success,
• engaging the community through meaningful partnerships, and
• fostering a welcoming, diverse, and multicultural environment.

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.

• Knowledge of effective, equity-minded, evidence-based practices within student services.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations at the institutional, state, federal, and accreditation levels that impact postsecondary education.
• Knowledge of higher education principles of shared governance.
• Skill in forming effective partnerships and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Skill in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
• Skill in developing, leading, and managing personnel.
• Skill in managing projects and processes from idea through execution and evaluation.
• Ability to synthesize and present data to varied audiences.
• Ability to analyze and make sound, informed, and well-considered recommendations on complex issues.
• Ability to effectively lead a vibrant and diverse workforce.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion on individual student and personnel matters.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work products when managing multiple priorities.

• An earned doctorate awarded by regionally accredited college or university.
• At least four years of progressive administrative experience in student services/affairs, or related experience in higher education, including supervisory experience.

• A doctorate in educational leadership, higher education leadership, counseling, or a closely related field.
• Previous experience in a community college environment.

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae
• The name, relationship, and email address of five professional references
  
  

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.