Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Workforce Programs

Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Workforce Programs

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Posting Summary
Working Title

Role Title

12 month Administrative Faculty
Role Code

01126-SW
FLSA

Exempt
Pay Band

00
Position Number

261FA003
Agency

VCCS-System Office
Agency/Division

System Office (Div)
Work Location
Hiring Range

$225,000 - $275,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel

Yes
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?

No
Work Schedule
40 hours Monday - Friday.
Sensitive Position



Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) invites nominations and applications for the position of Senior Vice Chancellor ( SVC ) for Academic and Workforce Programs. The

VCCS

has retained the services of Storbeck Search, a premier national executive search firm focusing on the education sector, to assist with leading this search. Candidate review will begin immediately.

To apply for this role please submit a letter of interest and resume through the

Storbeck Search Talent Profile.

Nominations and inquires can be directed to Dr. Christopher D. Lee, Managing Director of Storbeck Search, at ***.

Reporting to the Chancellor of the

VCCS , the Senior Vice Chancellor will be a proven leader focused on the strategic alignment, integration, and coordination of academic, student, workforce, and research programs and services to more than 230,000 learners annually. A key member of the Chancellor's Cabinet, the

SVC

is a leading advisor who is charged with strategic leadership and delivering a differentiating vision for the System and its Colleges as well as the divisions under its purview.

The


is comprised of 23 colleges with 40 locations, serving more than 230,000 students throughout the state. Headquartered in the state capital of Richmond metropolitan area, the system office employs more than 200 team members. Each of the 23 colleges is led by a President who reports to the


Chancellor.



for Academic and Workforce Programs will provide leadership for a large and complex portfolio of responsibilities including the strategic alignment, integration, and coordination of academic, student, workforce, and research programs and services. In addition, the


will lead mission-driven initiatives for the

VCCS . In support of the


mission and strategic plan, the position will focus on integrating and harnessing the major divisions within the system, the preparation and delivery of the 'what's next' for Virginia's community colleges and bringing to life the State Board's vision for

one system . Direct reports to the


include the chief academic officer, the chief workforce development officer, and the chief student affairs officer. The portfolio also includes the departments and functions for Research and Reporting, Professional Development, the Student Success Center and internally focused strategic initiatives.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is approximately $225,000 - $275,000 with a generous benefits package.

The full position profile is available

here
• 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
As a leader who engages across the


institutions, the


must be innovative, versatile, and experienced in the operation of academic institutions, preferably community colleges. They must have a strong commitment to the system office, the community college campuses, and the collaborative mission of the

VCCS , as well as the demonstrated ability to build relationships among individuals and groups internally and externally. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and bring many of the following complementary abilities and experiences to the work of the

VCCS :

• An earned doctorate is required;

• A commitment to the community college mission, without being bound to its past constraints;

• An understanding of higher education governance and the demonstrated ability to understand the colleges' internal processes for decision-making and to articulate and manage system office actions in concert with these protocols;

• The ability and desire to innovate and apply creative problem-solving to the complex challenges facing Virginia and higher education;

• The ability to identify unique and new partnerships for the


that enhance the academic and administrative reach of the colleges;

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of the fundamental need for multiple perspectives and backgrounds;

• Strong managerial skills and experience across many areas, such as budget and finance, human resources, risk management, information technology, compliance and legal affairs, in addition to core areas of academic and workforce development program administration, as well as student services;

• The ability to plan and act strategically while maintaining transpare.