Virginia's Community College System
Dean of Health Professions
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Dean of Health Professions – New River Community College
Working Title: Dean of Health Professions
Role Code: 01123-SW
FLSA Exempt, Pay Band 00
Position Number: 275FA097
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Telework Options: No (subject to change based on business needs)
New River Community College is a two‑year state institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one‑hundred‑plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia. The campus provides modern, well‑equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
Duties
Serving as the program director for the associate degree in nursing, practical nursing, and certified nurse assistant programs.
Mentoring, supervising, and evaluating full‑time and adjunct faculty, including screening and recommending new faculty.
Promoting faculty and staff development and growth.
Ensuring nursing, allied health, emergency medical services, etc., programs comply with all national and state laws, regulations, state regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
Coordinating the development and submission of required state regulatory and accrediting agencies reports.
Managing curriculum development and leading faculty in the determination of programs and course offerings.
Managing division productivity, budget, and 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.
Promoting the integration of technology into teaching and learning.
Leading faculty in their efforts to increase student retention, graduation rates and job placement.
Performing other duties as assigned.
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 Current unrestricted RN license in Virginia. Master's degree in nursing or nursing education from a regionally accredited college or university. At least two years' experience as a registered nurse. Knowledge of external state and national agency regulations and accreditation agency standards pertaining to nursing, allied health, and emergency medical services. Knowledge of emerging trends in nursing, allied health, and emergency medical services. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to community college philosophy and student success initiatives. Successful post‑secondary teaching and/or administrative experience. Knowledge of the importance of recruiting, selecting, evaluating, mentoring, and supervising faculty and/or other personnel. Commitment to online learning and innovative use of technology for instruction. Knowledge of course development and curriculum design. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Knowledge of the importance of assisting the college's Workforce Development unit to meet the needs of business and industry. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with internal and external college constituencies. Energetic leadership with high ethical standards and a commitment to excellence and integrity.
Additional Factors That May Be Considered
Experience with college‑high school dual enrollment instructional programs.
Experience with managing productivity requirements.
Experience with program review and assessment.
Experience with emergency medical services programs.
Experience with ACEN, AHIMA, AAPC, and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accreditations.
Operation of a State Vehicle: No Employees Supervised: Yes Required Travel: As needed
Job Open Date: 12/04/2025 Job Close Date: 01/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit a completed state application, resume, three current letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts.
Background Check Statement 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.
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.
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Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Telework Options: No (subject to change based on business needs)
New River Community College is a two‑year state institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one‑hundred‑plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia. The campus provides modern, well‑equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
Duties
Serving as the program director for the associate degree in nursing, practical nursing, and certified nurse assistant programs.
Mentoring, supervising, and evaluating full‑time and adjunct faculty, including screening and recommending new faculty.
Promoting faculty and staff development and growth.
Ensuring nursing, allied health, emergency medical services, etc., programs comply with all national and state laws, regulations, state regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
Coordinating the development and submission of required state regulatory and accrediting agencies reports.
Managing curriculum development and leading faculty in the determination of programs and course offerings.
Managing division productivity, budget, and 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.
Promoting the integration of technology into teaching and learning.
Leading faculty in their efforts to increase student retention, graduation rates and job placement.
Performing other duties as assigned.
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 Current unrestricted RN license in Virginia. Master's degree in nursing or nursing education from a regionally accredited college or university. At least two years' experience as a registered nurse. Knowledge of external state and national agency regulations and accreditation agency standards pertaining to nursing, allied health, and emergency medical services. Knowledge of emerging trends in nursing, allied health, and emergency medical services. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to community college philosophy and student success initiatives. Successful post‑secondary teaching and/or administrative experience. Knowledge of the importance of recruiting, selecting, evaluating, mentoring, and supervising faculty and/or other personnel. Commitment to online learning and innovative use of technology for instruction. Knowledge of course development and curriculum design. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Knowledge of the importance of assisting the college's Workforce Development unit to meet the needs of business and industry. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with internal and external college constituencies. Energetic leadership with high ethical standards and a commitment to excellence and integrity.
Additional Factors That May Be Considered
Experience with college‑high school dual enrollment instructional programs.
Experience with managing productivity requirements.
Experience with program review and assessment.
Experience with emergency medical services programs.
Experience with ACEN, AHIMA, AAPC, and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accreditations.
Operation of a State Vehicle: No Employees Supervised: Yes Required Travel: As needed
Job Open Date: 12/04/2025 Job Close Date: 01/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit a completed state application, resume, three current letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts.
Background Check Statement 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.
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.
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