Posting DetailsPosting Summary
Working Title Dean of Business and Technologies
Role Title 12month - Admin- Asst Prof
Role Code 01124
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 275FA046
Agency New River Community College
Agency/Division New River Community College (Div)
Work Location Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range $82,000 - $105,000, dependent on academic qualifications and previous work experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category 2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule Monday - Friday
Sensitive Position No
Job DescriptionThe Dean of Business and Technologies provides academic and administrative leadership for the division, including faculty supervision, curriculum and schedule planning, budget management, dual enrollment partnerships, program assessment, and collaboration with workforce and industry partners. The successful candidate will support student success, strengthen instructional quality, and lead programs that prepare students for living-wage employment, transfer, and continued advancement.
Duties:The Dean of Business and Technologies reports to the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services and leads the Division of Business and Technologies. Primary responsibilities include:
- Mentoring, supervising, and evaluating full-time and adjunct faculty, including screening and recommending new faculty.
- Leading faculty efforts to increase student retention and completion and to prepare students for living-wage employment.
- Managing curriculum development and leading faculty in the determination of programs and course offerings.
- Managing division productivity, budgets, and preparing master course schedules.
- Managing the dual enrollment program for the division, including fostering and enhancing partnerships with public schools.
- Providing leadership for assessment and program review activities for the division.
- Assisting the Workforce Development program in meeting the needs of business and industry.
- Supporting compliance with college, Virginia Community College System, state, accreditation, and program-specific requirements.
- Building and sustaining relationships with employers, advisory committees, transfer partners, school divisions, and community stakeholders to ensure programs remain responsive to student, workforce, and regional needs.
- Promoting the integration of technology into teaching, learning, and student success.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time administrative and professional faculty appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment checks and verification of credentials.
The position is based at New River Community College in Dublin, Virginia, with responsibilities that may require travel to off-campus instructional sites, partner school divisions, and regional business and industry locations.
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 A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and student success initiatives.
Effective leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
Knowledge of effective practices in recruiting, selecting, evaluating, mentoring, and supervising faculty and staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Administrative and supervisory experience.
Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective use of technology.
The ability to build consensus around strategic initiatives.
Additional Considerations Additional factors that may be considered include:A doctorate from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience with college-high school dual enrollment instructional programs.
Experience managing productivity requirements.
Experience with program review and assessment.
Knowledge of change management and AI integration.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel As needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_2058P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 09/04/2026
Job Close Date 10/20/2026
Open Until FilledAgency Website https://www.nr.edu/jobs/
Contact Name Stacie Whitlock
Email [email protected] Phone Number 540-674-3635
Special Instructions to Applicants Submit a completed state application, resume, three current letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts.
Additional InformationBackground 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/
