Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.The Dean of Career and Technical Education is responsible for the general administration of the operations, procedures and plans governing career and technical programs. The Dean is responsible for the general management of the programs, including course scheduling, programmatic advising, faculty supervision, assuring compliance with assessment and accreditation requirements and making recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services and curricular changes to the Career and Technical Education programs. He or she will be responsible for the formulation of overall objectives, policies and plans where such objectives, policies and plans affect the CTE division.Within the limits of authorized College and System policies, procedures, programs and budgets, the Dean is responsible to:⢠Directs the staff in establishing goals and objectives.⢠Manages the programs in such a way that course and program consistency is maintained, including Student Learning Outcomes through ongoing assessment, and that assessment data is used ongoing and used in program improvement.⢠Assures that the programs are up-to-date through adequate use of instructional material along with effective and innovative instructional techniques.⢠Provides the budget needs to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services.⢠Directs and maintains a sound budget.⢠Approves purchase orders, travel, and development expenses.⢠Recommends the appointment, promotion of faculty and staff members to the VP of Academic Affairs & Student Services.⢠Assists the VP of Academic Affairs & Student Services in programs that will provide leadership in recruiting and maintaining of competent staff members.⢠Supports and promotes faculty development.⢠Approves degree audits, transfer credits, courses waived, and makes other decisions regarding student academic records, unless otherwise delegated to alternate authorities.⢠Coordinates the operation and policies of career and technical education with other areas of the College.⢠Pursues grants and industry partnership opportunities and encourages faculty to do the same.⢠With program managers and faculty, determines course offerings and assigns course instructors. ⢠Delegates responsibilities to other staff members in career and technical education.⢠Assures implementation of college safety standards for career and technical education.⢠Supports program managers in developing a program for the proper inventory and maintenance of equipment.⢠Evaluates career and technical faculty at least annually.⢠Supports cooperative relationships with non-credit and Workforce program offerings for career and technical education programs.⢠Works with faculty and administrative staff to facilitate active relationships with business and industry leaders, including program advisory boards.⢠Reviews and leads initiatives in accreditation opportunities and requirements for individual career and technical programs and as a part of college or division-wide accreditation.⢠Executes other general responsibilities common to all management positions that are not specified above.⢠Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Services, and college President* Application review will begin June 19, 2023.
Masterâ™s degree from an accredited college or university in Higher Education, Education, Counseling. or Major in CTE related field. Three (3) years of college level leadership, supervisory, fiscal and administrative experience at a Director level or higher.Knowledge Skills and Abilities1. Sound understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, with the ability to clearly communicate DEI best practices and initiatives.2. Ability to project a knowledgeable and supportive image to clients, candidates and colleagues.3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high performing team.4. Ability to provide the highest level of service with strong attention to details and prioritization skills.5. Technically savvy with experience with Microsoft office suite; ability to create presentations and reports.6. Proven ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven and highly visible environment.7. Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive issues and information. 8. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write concisely, persuasively, and to summarize information.9. Knowledge of Student Information Systems.10. Strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.11. Excellent writing and communication skills12. Knowledge of best practices in the development of career pathways programs for secondary 13. students, including dual enrollment and non-credit options.13. Ability to provide administrative leadership in a college culture that values consultation and participatory governance.14. Demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.
Virginia's Community College's educate 240,000 credit students annually and over 170,000 non-credit students at 23 Community Colleges with over 40 campus locations throughout the Commonwealth. Our mission is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of superior quality. These programs are financially and geographically accessible to meet the individual, business, and community needs of the Commonwealth.
