Dean of Career and Community Connections (Network2Work)

Dean of Career and Community Connections (Network2Work)

In order to better serve our customers, Piedmont Virginia Community College (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.

The Dean of Career and Community Connections/Network2Work (N2W) serves as a senior leader advancing an integrated, college-wide approach to student recruitment, career development, holistic student support, and community engagement. The position champions student success and economic mobility by aligning education, workforce pathways, and supportive services.

The Dean leads a comprehensive portfolio that spans the student lifecycle ensuring coordinated strategies that promote access, persistence, credential attainment, and career readiness. Areas of responsibility include Outreach and Admissions, Career Services, the Student Resource Center, Higher Education in Prison, and Dual Enrollment and Early College programs.

In addition, the Dean directs the strategic vision and implementation of N2W, including the Job Seeker, Employer, and Provider Networks. Through strong regional partnerships and cross-sector collaboration, the Dean advances pathways to high-opportunity careers by integrating education and training with basic needs support and employer engagement.

The Dean works in close partnership with Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, Advancement and External Affairs, and other college divisions. The role emphasizes collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement to strengthen outcomes for students and the broader community.

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Dean is a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who builds and sustains internal and external partnerships, advances strategic priorities, and fosters an inclusive, student-centered culture in support of the mission and values of PVCC.

Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership for the PVCC Outreach and Admissions department, guiding recruitment, outreach, and onboarding efforts for prospective students; partnering closely with Academic Affairs and Workforce Development to advance a cohesive learner-to-employer ecosystem; directing Career Services operations to connect students and graduates with regional employers and high-opportunity careers; leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment and enrollment strategies; providing strategic leadership for the Higher Education in Prison program, the Dual Enrollment and Early College Office, Success Coaching, and Student Resource Center; overseeing the administration of the Request-for-Assistance process, emergency funding initiatives, community resource referrals, and the Panther Food Pantry; providing strategic leadership for N2W; and representing N2W and PVCC in regional, statewide, and national forums.

Piedmont Community College offers a robust benefits package, including state of Virginia employee benefits, comprehensive health insurance, Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation, generous annual leave and paid holidays, professional development opportunities, continuous learning programs, access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs.

Special Assignments may include performing other duties as assigned and assisting the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications include a Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience, significant experience in program development, administration, and strategic management, proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop diverse teams in a collaborative environment, experience building and sustaining partnerships with community-based organizations, employers, and external stakeholders, demonstrated ability to use data and assessment outcomes to inform decision-making, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives, strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.

Additional Considerations include administrative leadership experience within a community college/higher education setting or equivalent, experience in community-based outreach, recruitment, and engagement initiatives, experience identifying and developing partnerships with community-based organizations to achieve a defined objective, experience working with employers, experience managing grants, contracts, and other restricted funding sources, including compliance and reporting responsibilities, experience with fundraising, donor engagement, or resource development activities, and a demonstrated ability to represent an institution externally through public speaking, presentations, advocacy, and community engagement activities. A Doctorate from an accredited institution in student affairs, higher education administration, or related field is also required.