Germanna Community College
Associate Dean of Business and Workforce Development
Germanna Community College, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Associate Dean of Business and Workforce Development
Role Title 12 month - Administrative - In
Role Code 01123-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 297FA065
Agency Germanna Community College
Agency/Division Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range $92,682-$115,853; plus full state benefits
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-Friday: 8am-4:30pm Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
The position provides accessible, quality educational and training opportunities that meet our
communities' changing learning needs and aligned with VCCS, college, and departmental goals. The Associate Dean motivates academic and workforce faculty to expedite relevant and quality curriculum and instructional development within the division. This position supports and facilitates credit and noncredit pathways to expand opportunities and strengthen student success.
Within the academic department, the position provides direct management and supervision for the Business and Workforce faculty and staff and works efficiently in an environment of change. Assists department chairs and/or faculty in the creation of new curricular offerings, encourages program revisions and updates, and strengthens business advisory membership and participation. The Associate Dean works collaboratively across the institution and supports faculty and staff to strengthen student success and increase enrollment, certification, and graduation rates.
*This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
Duties include hiring, evaluation, leadership of faculty and staff, course scheduling efficiency, planning, and budgeting, management of initiatives and projects, program analysis and expansion, grant-related activities, developing external business relationships, and continuous planning, assessment, and improvement activities.
Within the noncredit workforce department, the position provides leadership and supervision of
programmatic activities to establish, launch, and expand programs, through open enrollment
offerings and custom training sales in key industry sectors: IT (hi-tech IT certifications and graphics- related, among others); Advanced Technologies (Machining, Welding, Surveying); Infrastructure (Construction, Asphalt, Heavy Equipment Operation); Trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Core Craft); Transportation and Logistics (CDL, procurement); Business (Entrepreneurship, Human Resources) and Healthcare (Phlebotomy, Doula, Medical Office Specialist, among others). This person works collaboratively with subject matter experts to increase enrollments and tuition revenue. This position works effectively with internal and external partners to provide programs and services that meet the diverse and changing needs of the community, including incumbent workers, displaced workers, and business entities. The position provides leadership to align noncredit programming efforts with best practices and a self-sufficiency model by using metrics, reports, and financial projections to ensure noncredit programming meets benchmarks and departmental revenue goals. The person collaborates with the business community, external partners and constituents, college faculty, relevant departments, serve employers and customers. The person proactively engages in business outreach and conducts custom training sales activities and engages in continuous improvement activities to support VCCS, college, and workforce goals. Managing grants is necessary for this position.
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, sales, marketing or related field from accredited college or university At least five years of progressively more responsible college-level teaching and/or administrative leadership experience Highly organized, self-motivated and customer-service oriented with proven experience in corporate innovation, research strategy and/or entrepreneurship Demonstrated experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for forecasting, tracking opportunities and modeling Demonstrated knowledge for developing community college curricula and assessing learning outcomes Experience working with business/industry and workforce development initiatives Understanding of use of current and emerging technologies to enhance instruction Collaborative leadership and management style Community college experience working with grants and accrediting agencies Knowledge of current theory and practice within a higher education workforce development unit Additional Considerations
Experience sales/relationship building, and business expansion, and leadership within a self-
sustaining work unit
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Travel between campuses may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1739P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 09/29/2025
Job Close Date 10/29/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website www.germanna.edu
Contact Name Catra Godwin
Email cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89314
Posting Summary
Working Title Associate Dean of Business and Workforce Development
Role Title 12 month - Administrative - In
Role Code 01123-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 297FA065
Agency Germanna Community College
Agency/Division Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range $92,682-$115,853; plus full state benefits
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-Friday: 8am-4:30pm Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
The position provides accessible, quality educational and training opportunities that meet our
communities' changing learning needs and aligned with VCCS, college, and departmental goals. The Associate Dean motivates academic and workforce faculty to expedite relevant and quality curriculum and instructional development within the division. This position supports and facilitates credit and noncredit pathways to expand opportunities and strengthen student success.
Within the academic department, the position provides direct management and supervision for the Business and Workforce faculty and staff and works efficiently in an environment of change. Assists department chairs and/or faculty in the creation of new curricular offerings, encourages program revisions and updates, and strengthens business advisory membership and participation. The Associate Dean works collaboratively across the institution and supports faculty and staff to strengthen student success and increase enrollment, certification, and graduation rates.
*This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
Duties include hiring, evaluation, leadership of faculty and staff, course scheduling efficiency, planning, and budgeting, management of initiatives and projects, program analysis and expansion, grant-related activities, developing external business relationships, and continuous planning, assessment, and improvement activities.
Within the noncredit workforce department, the position provides leadership and supervision of
programmatic activities to establish, launch, and expand programs, through open enrollment
offerings and custom training sales in key industry sectors: IT (hi-tech IT certifications and graphics- related, among others); Advanced Technologies (Machining, Welding, Surveying); Infrastructure (Construction, Asphalt, Heavy Equipment Operation); Trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Core Craft); Transportation and Logistics (CDL, procurement); Business (Entrepreneurship, Human Resources) and Healthcare (Phlebotomy, Doula, Medical Office Specialist, among others). This person works collaboratively with subject matter experts to increase enrollments and tuition revenue. This position works effectively with internal and external partners to provide programs and services that meet the diverse and changing needs of the community, including incumbent workers, displaced workers, and business entities. The position provides leadership to align noncredit programming efforts with best practices and a self-sufficiency model by using metrics, reports, and financial projections to ensure noncredit programming meets benchmarks and departmental revenue goals. The person collaborates with the business community, external partners and constituents, college faculty, relevant departments, serve employers and customers. The person proactively engages in business outreach and conducts custom training sales activities and engages in continuous improvement activities to support VCCS, college, and workforce goals. Managing grants is necessary for this position.
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, sales, marketing or related field from accredited college or university At least five years of progressively more responsible college-level teaching and/or administrative leadership experience Highly organized, self-motivated and customer-service oriented with proven experience in corporate innovation, research strategy and/or entrepreneurship Demonstrated experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for forecasting, tracking opportunities and modeling Demonstrated knowledge for developing community college curricula and assessing learning outcomes Experience working with business/industry and workforce development initiatives Understanding of use of current and emerging technologies to enhance instruction Collaborative leadership and management style Community college experience working with grants and accrediting agencies Knowledge of current theory and practice within a higher education workforce development unit Additional Considerations
Experience sales/relationship building, and business expansion, and leadership within a self-
sustaining work unit
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Travel between campuses may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1739P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 09/29/2025
Job Close Date 10/29/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website www.germanna.edu
Contact Name Catra Godwin
Email cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89314