II.  POSITION DESCRIPTIONS


 


PRESIDENT



 

COLLEGE PRESIDENT

POSITION NUMBER 00074

REPORTS TO: CHANCELLOR

 

The President is responsible to the Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System for organizing and operating the community college in accordance with the policies, procedures, and regulations of the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Community College System.  Specific responsibilities of the President are:

 

  1. providing principle-centered leadership and supervision for the community college, including:
    1. occupational/technical education, college transfer education, general education, and developmental education,
    2. continuing education, workforce education, and community services,
    3. student access and student services, including counseling programs, student admissions and records, financial aid, disability services, and student activities,
    4. budget planning and fiscal management,
    5. management and development of all campus sites and facilities, and technology,
    6. recruitment, selection, and professional development of the college’s human resources,
    7. serving as secretary to the Local College Board.

 

  1. assuming responsibility for the student enrollment growth relative to the growth of the college’s service area;

 

  1. developing effective regional and community relations with other organizations and individuals for the benefit of the college and community;

 

  1. providing leadership for institutional resource development including serving as institutional liaison to the foundation and active involvement in fundraising, grants, gifts, and other resources;

 

  1. serving as legislative advocate for the college and the Virginia Community College System;

 

  1. leading and institutional effectiveness program for the purpose of continuous improvement;

 

  1. representing the college at appropriate local, state and national events;

 

  1. maintaining an active program of professional development;

 

  1. serving as a member of the VCCS Advisory Council of Presidents to study, analyze, and recommend policies and procedures to the Chancellor in the areas of budget and finance, human resources, technology, and academic and student affairs, public and governmental affairs, workforce development; and

 

  1. supporting the work of the Virginia Community College System by actively participating in events and initiatives as requested by the Chancellor.

 

  

Reference: VCCS Policy Manual, Section 2A-24



 

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I

POSITION NUMBER 00080

REPORTS TO: COLLEGE PRESIDENT - 00074

 

Plans, implements, directs and leads a comprehensive human resource function for one of the larger VCCS colleges involving the full range of human resource programs and services.  Carries out directives of the President in support of the President’s Office.  Works directly with the President, Vice-Presidents, Deans, managers and employees on a wide variety of human resources issues and college projects.

 

25%    Develops, implements, and manages recruitment and selection procedures and methods in accordance with DHRM, VCCS, SCHEV, and college policies and federal and state laws governing employment.  Develops and maintains effective recruitment sources for attracting qualified candidates for full-time and part-time positions. Screens applications for all management and faculty rank positions based on advertised minimum qualifications and forwards applicant files to the appropriate office for interviewing and hiring recommendations.  Trains supervisors and committees on interviewing techniques, hiring procedures and laws affecting employment.  Consults with managers and supervisors on the best methods of recruiting candidates for vacancies.  Consults with managers and supervisors on selection processes and compliance with all federal and state laws affecting employment and takes corrective action when problems have occurred or may occur in the hiring processes.  Determines starting salaries and negotiates job offers with selected candidates.  Maintains accurate and complete documentation on all hiring processes.  Develops and writes EEO and Affirmative Action Plans, pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order, SCHEV guidelines, DHRM directives, and federal law.  Communicates to the college population the goals and objectives of the affirmative action plan.  Monitors plan's objectives to ascertain if they are being met and to recommend adjustments in the plans when objectives are not met.  Compiles reports and reviews same with Affirmative Action Officer and the President prior to submission to the VCCS, SCHEV, DHRM and other offices as required.  Trains supervisors and employees in EEO/AA requirements and ensures compliance with federal and state EEO statutes.  Prepares cases for EEO or employment complaints and represents the college in fact-finding conferences and hearings.  Confers with Attorney General's Office in matters of litigation.  Consults with and guides affected managers and supervisors in preparations for and response to grievances, hearings and litigation.

 

15%    Receives, reviews and analyzes position descriptions, conducts job evaluations and gathers additional data to determine appropriate classification actions for all faculty rank positions.  Determines appropriate action on all positions within decentralized authority and submits others for review and approval at the VCCS and DHRM levels.  Consults with and directs the Human Resource Analyst on classified classification issues and acts on recommendations from the HR Analyst.  Trains and consults with supervisors and employees on the classification processes and communicates classification decisions to supervisors and employees. Conducts organizational studies to determine the appropriate level of classifications for administrative and professional faculty and classified positions.  Administers classification policies of the state in ensuring the periodic review of all positions.  Manages and administers compensation policies of the DHRM and VCCS.  Ensures that supervisors and managers understand rules and regulations and that employee pay is established pursuant to policy and the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Determines exempt/non-exempt nature of positions based on FLSA tests.

 

15%    Develops policies and guidelines for college controls as directed by the President.  Interprets current federal and state laws and VCCS and DHRM policies and establishes programs to train managers, supervisors and employees on methods to comply with laws and policies via group meetings, memoranda, training sessions, etc.  Creates the Classified Employee Handbook and updates sections of the Faculty Handbook to reflect VCCS and college policy.  Carries out duties as assigned by the President for the benefit of his office, including communications with area General Assembly delegation on issues important to the college.  Serves on VCCS and college legislative committees and task forces.

 

15%    Serves as the primary team leader for the accomplishment of a wide variety of human resource responsibilities.  Develops the annual budget request and manages approved budget.  Manages a system of performance planning and evaluation and develops agency management plans in accordance with state policy.  Communicates plans and policies to employees and supervisors.  Counsels supervisors and managers on methods of dealing with difficult employee performance problems.  Interprets policies as they relate to discipline or conduct, such as, "Standards of Conduct and Performance Policy", "State Employee Grievance Procedure", "Faculty Grievance Procedure", and other faculty policies.  Counsels employees on policies, problems with supervisors and/or co-workers, and performance or behavioral problems.  Approves, disapproves, or modifies recommended disciplinary actions proposed by supervisors prior to any action being taken in order to ensure fairness, consistency and compliance with policy and standard employee relations practices.    

 

10%    Develops and implements a system of training and development for all college employees through an organized needs assessment process.  Organizes and coordinates specialized training as needed.  Directs the training activities based on an established training calendar.  Evaluates the conduct of training and its impact on the college and its employees.  Establishes and oversees new employee orientations for faculty and staff to ensure new employees are properly trained in state and college policies, practices, and opportunities.  Coordinates job safety programs through various department heads and conducts safety leadership training for supervisors.  Administers the Worker's Compensation Act for all job-related illnesses and injuries and administers effective return-to-work programs for injured employees.

 

 5%    Manages the preparation of full-time and part-time faculty contracts and appointment proposals.  Advises faculty and administrators in the development of professional development plans.  Guides faculty in the development of educational programs necessary to achieve future promotions in faculty rank.  Reviews and verifies faculty eligibility for multi-year appointments and promotions.  Prepares promotion documentation for VCCS approval and counsels faculty members on future eligibility for promotion in faculty rank.  Administers provisions of state, VCCS and college educational aid policies.

 

 5%    Administers and manages a comprehensive service delivery for employee benefits programs.  Provides pre-retirement counseling to employees contemplating retirement.  Interprets group hospitalization contract for employees and provides assistance to employees experiencing problems with claims processing.  Maintains thorough knowledge of state benefits programs and disseminates information to employees on all programs.  Administers leave of absence policies and interprets policy relative to leave, salary, usage, and college-wide application. 

 

5%     Establishes and maintains a records management system on all employees of the college.  Ensures that all transactions are recorded and reported accurately and promptly in PMIS and that actions affecting payroll are processed and that all employee claims or changes are processed fairly and expeditiously.  Develops policies and procedures for security and release of employee files and information.

 

 5%    Attends workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings related to the human resources management field.  Serves on committees of the college as assigned, particularly the Affirmative Action Committee.  Serves on VCCS and state committees and task forces as requested and assigned.  Develops a wide variety of reports for the President, serves on the President's Staff and attends meetings as required.  Represents the President at various meetings and functions as directed.  Provides presentations, reports, etc. about the college to various groups as directed.  Performs related work as directed by the President.

 

11/01

 

 


 

VICE-PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

 

  


 

VICE-PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 

POSITION NUMBER FA096 

REPORTS TO:  COLLEGE PRESIDENT – 00074

 

The Vice-President for Institutional Advancement is responsible for numerous programs that increase the college’s positive involvement in the service area and that expand programs for faculty, staff and students to increase external visibility, relationships and activities.  Involvement in new initiatives emanating from the President’s Office, strengthening the college’s role with various private and public entities, and building regional and national relationships with associations, other institutions and systems are primary functions.  Administers the marketing, development, grants and community outreach activities for the college and directs employees within those areas. 

 

35%    Communicates and confers with various community leaders in soliciting support for the college.  Coordinates activities of the VWCC Foundation Board, oversees the fiscal processes for scholarship awards, and directs the work of alumni affairs in garnering support for the college in a variety of ventures.  Communicates and confers with various officials to strengthen the college’s relationships with a wide variety of groups, such as AACC, other community college associations and organizations, and with the consortia of colleges, universities and the public school systems.  Serves as the point-of-contact for the college’s efforts in the region’s bio-medical, biotechnology initiatives.  Works with officials from the various health care facilities on biomedical/biotechnical development activities.  On behalf of the President, confers with health care CEOs and administrators on the details of the college’s role in academic programming and consulting services for the biomedical/biotechnical and other health related initiatives.

 

30%    Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet to provide leadership in the development and implementation of institutional policies and procedures.  Confers with the President and other Vice-Presidents to determine resource needs of the college not satisfied by the state; directs plans to generate funds to meet resource needs and develops strategies for positively representing the College to its constituents.  Manages and communicates the college’s international education program for students and employees.  Manages the processes for adhering to and revising efforts according to the College’s self-study, SACS accreditation requirements, expectations of visiting committees, and any other SACS related information and requirements.  Serves as the point of contact with SACS on all issues related to accreditation that will impact the college.  Coordinates all institutional effectiveness activities to ascertain how the college is responding to SACS requirements, recommending corrective actions and following through on those actions.  Serves as the college’s primary appointee to serve on SACS visiting committees at other institutions undergoing accreditation reviews.

 

15%    Develops a comprehensive governmental relations program to include relations with local, state and federal government elected officials, administrators and agency contacts.  Tracks all federal and state legislation that has potential or real impact on the college and its programs.  Determines the strategies for responding to legislation, regulations and resolutions.  Communicates with local and state elected officials about the college, local and state services and programs, and recommends how the college can be involved or can benefit from these programs.  Provides leadership for the college’s public information and marketing initiatives.  Serves as the chief public relations officer and the primary new media contact for the college.  Develops a comprehensive base of alumni for the creation of an association that will support development activities, provide a base of volunteers, and create new marketing methods for the college.

 

15%    Develops the framework and implementation plans for various external programs for presentation to the college faculty, to include Faculty Return-to-Industry; Student Internship/Apprenticeship Programs; Comprehensive Professional Development Program to include college initiatives, VCCS programs, educational aid activities, professional activities, community service, sabbatical leave, etc.  Directs fund raising efforts to support these initiatives not supported by state resources.

 

5%     Oversees the college’s Pursuit of Grants plan to expand financial resources and program delivery.  Confers with the grants coordinator the priorities for meeting the external funding in the Pursuit of Grants plan. Directs a thorough and ongoing inventory of college fixed assets and equipment, the methods for tracking inventory and determining guidelines for replacement of equipment.  Oversees the comprehensive college records management program in compliance with State regulations.  Administers the requirements for disposal, retention, and archiving of all college records in a uniform and consistent manner.  Performs other duties as assigned by and/or on behalf of the President.

 

3/03

 

 


 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE VWCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

POSITION NUMBER GA136 

REPORTS TO: VICE-PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT – FA096

 

This restricted faculty position coordinates and manages all activities for implementing private development and fund-raising programs for student scholarship programs, professional development activities and other special efforts.  Supports college technology training and economic development programs through fund raising for which State resources are limited.  Promotes the college to the service area for support and giving, and communicates information to college employees and the general public so that the various constituencies in the service area view the college as a viable source of investment and support.  Serves as the Chief Development Officer and the Executive Director of the VWCC Educational Foundation.  The position is governed by VCCS policy 3.4.2, Restricted Faculty Positions.  It is considered as restricted, grant-funded and is governed by the conditions of the VWCC Educational Foundation.  Faculty rank and VCCS salary scales do not apply.

 

50%    Plans, develops, and implements the private resource development program for the college through private, non-state sources to supplement programs, scholarships and activities of the college.  Develops and implements the institution's annual development plan involving private, individual and organizational resource acquisition.  Confers with the President, the President’s Cabinet, the Local Board and Educational Foundation Board to determine the strategic, capital and annual needs of the institution.  Designs, writes and edits fund-raising and informational materials to solicit funds or gifts from a variety of targeted individuals and groups.  Researches sources of funds for individual giving and through gifts from foundation and corporate resources.  Prepares and submits foundation and corporate grant proposals by working directly with the Coordinator of Grants Development.  Organizes and arranges special events programs and promotions for prospective donors and for recognition of those who have given.  Develops fund-raising goals and strategies for various groups who are involved in soliciting funds or gifts.  Coordinates work activities and plans with volunteer leaders to develop fundraising goals and strategies for prospective donors.  Acknowledges gifts received with proper recognition to the donors and develops the donor recognition program.

 

30%    Schedules and organizes the details of Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation Board of Directors meetings, and maintains records and minutes of all meetings.  Compiles and distributes reports and business materials to board members.  Develops an annual report of activities for distribution to board members, donors, college officials, and other interested parties.  Functions as the liaison between the College and the Foundation Board of Directors.  Communicates frequently with the President, the Vice-President of Institutional Advancement, and academic administrators about business of the development office and its relationship to the college, students, scholarship programs, and the service area.  Plans, develops, implements, edits, and evaluates multi-media communications programs, campaigns, and events to educate and inform employees, students, and the general public about VWCC Educational Foundation, Inc.  Writes speeches as necessary for delivery to groups or organizations solicited for support of supplementing college programs and student scholarships.

 

20%    Manages the daily operations of the development office and staff.  Manages budgets, restricted and unrestricted accounts and record-keeping systems of the investment portfolio.  Develops official correspondence for the communications and information management of the development activities.  Communicates with Business Office accounting staff relative to accounts, resources, investments and financial statements.  Responds to audit findings regarding development activities in conjunction with the college's investment accountant as necessary.  Directs and manages the scholarship and Educational Foundation grant programs.  Coordinates activities for college alumni involvement in Foundation and fund-raising activities and events.

 

1/04

 


 

COORDINATOR OF GRANTS DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS and COMMUNITY RELATIONS

POSITION NUMBER FA098

REPORTS TO:  VICE-PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT – FA096

 

This position serves within the Office of Institutional Advancement, made up of Public Relations and Marketing, Grants Development, the VWCC Educational Foundation, and other programs and activities promoting the college throughout the service area.  These various functions operate in a strong team environment with each one dependent upon the other to fulfill the goals and objectives for the college.  The objective of the Office of Institutional Advancement is to promote understanding of the College – its people, programs, policies, and needs – among its varied constituencies, and to secure adequate public and private support essential to the fulfillment of its mission.  This position establishes, maintains, and administers a comprehensive college-wide grants development program in coordination with the Office of Institutional Advancement.  Researches and identifies potential grant funding sources for the College, coordinating with faculty the preparation of grant proposals, communicating with funding agencies, and overseeing the administration of the grant awards.  The position oversees the operations of community and public relations programs to promote the college, its programs, and its benefits.  Carries out special administrative projects as assigned by the President.  Performs duties as assigned by the President in support of programs emanating from the President’s Office

 

GRANTS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

 

15%    Researches and identifies public and private grant funding sources that are compatible with the purposes and goals of the institution; develops and implements a system for the timely distribution of information on funding programs to appropriate faculty, staff and administration; and develops an annual plan for submission of grant proposals.  Supervises the development of proposals; researches grant topics to add depth to proposals; and prepares institutional background and capability statements, area information, and other narratives of a general nature for inclusion in grant proposals. 

 

20%    Develops a close working relationship with public and private program offices, congressional offices, and federal reviewing and/or approving agencies.  Attends bidder’s conferences and other meetings related to proposal development and grant proposals with funding officials (in coordination with project director and appropriate college faculty, staff, and/or administrators).  Maintains a central file of all proposals submitted by the College; collaborates with the Business Office to initiate required federal/state/internal paperwork; develops and/or reviews proposal budgets.  Prepares correspondence accepting grants and confers with project directors in preparing correspondence amending grants.  Monitors and prepares institutional responses as requested to federal and state legislation and regulations which impact educational funding.  Confers with other institutions, agencies, or organizations in cooperative and/or consortia agreements related to grants.  Conducts proposal development workshops for faculty, staff and other agencies as requested.  Develops periodic reports on grant activity at the College for presentation to the Local Advisory Board, college administration, and/or appropriate agencies/individuals; and publicizes grants information through print and electronic media.  Maintains a resource development library that contains information on funding sources, research data, planning documents, etc.

 

20%    Develops and implements an effective grants management system to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including internal dissemination of signed contracts, coordination of budget revisions, etc.  Monitors regulations of funding agencies to ensure that all procedures required are in place.  Administers the grants management process including internal coordination between project coordinators/directors and the Business Office accountant; and communicates with appropriate federal/state/private funding agencies and personnel.

 

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES

 

40%    Coordinates and administers the implementation of a comprehensive multi-media public information and marketing plan to enhance the college’s overall outreach effort and visibility to include the development of annual publicity and community relations programs, goals and objectives, specifically focused on student recruitment and retention.  Confers with deans, vice-presidents, the President and other appropriate management officials in determining public relations and marketing needs.  With the final product, reviews and insures that all literature to be publicly distributed is consistent with the college’s public information and marketing plan.    Evaluates the overall effectiveness of public information and marketing approaches and modifies as needed.  Manages the annual budget for public relations and marketing activities.  In a team environment, prioritizes public relations and marketing projects and establishes timetables for completion of projects.  Assigns work to public relations and media specialists for production of informational documents within established timeframes.  Evaluates the work of staff, practicing effective performance management principles, and performs the full range of supervisory functions.  Oversees the establishment of an annual calendar of projects and work activities in order to appropriately determine the priorities for production of public relations and marketing materials.  Serves as a member of the Vice-President of Institutional Advancement staff and represents the college at various community functions as requested.  Serves on the VWCC Educational Foundation Development Committee to enhance the visibility and awareness of the college.

 

 SPECIAL PROJECTS

 

 5%    Serves on the President’s Cabinet and Council and participates in all deliberations and resulting decisions.  For activities assigned by the President, follow-through on details of proposals and actions created by the President.

 

08/05

 

 

 

 

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

 

 

VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

POSITION NUMBER FA010

REPORTS TO: COLLEGE PRESIDENT - 00074

 

Serves as the chief academic and student services officer of the college overseeing academics, student services and related activities.  Provides leadership for student retention and enrollment growth. Helps ensure that academic programs and student services are delivered efficiently and are maintained at a high level of quality.

 

55%    Plans, organizes, and directs academic and student services programs.  Supervises the administrative faculty in the following areas: student affairs, student life, academic divisions, instructional support services, dual enrollment, distance education and instructional technology.

 

10%    Participates actively in the recruitment of faculty and other professionals in compliance with established affirmative action objectives.  Recommends new appointments and reviews and recommends promotions and terminations to the President as appropriate.  Develops and coordinates in-service training programs for faculty.

 

10%    Plans, approves, and administers the annual and biennial budgets for offices of responsibility.  Coordinates the requirements and requests for staff, equipment, facilities, and services.

 

10%    Administers the preparation of the Faculty Handbook, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, the "Schedule of Classes", and other publications as required by the President.  Prepares the annual college academic working calendar.

 

10%    Provides for the on-going evaluation of all programs, services, and staff. Plans and organizes graduation ceremonies. Certifies and recommends to the President candidates for graduation.  Participates on College committees and VCCS taskforces as required. Serves as consultant and advisor to committees dealing with subject matter in academic and student services.

 

5%     Serves as the contact person for the College in dealing with the VCCS, SCHEV, and other state and federal agencies on matters pertaining to academic and student services.  Interprets academic and student personnel services programs to students, staff, and the community as appropriate.

 

7/04

 



 

DEAN OF ACADEMIC DIVISION

POSITION NUMBERS: FA017, FA052 and FA102

REPORTS TO: VICE-PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS - FA010

 

The Dean of Academic Division shall be responsible for providing leadership for instructional programs, supervision of faculty, and administration of academic support services.  This description is applicable to the directors of the divisions of Humanities, Social Science, and Mathematics/Science & Health Technology.

 

30%    Coordinates all activities within the division, including identification, implementation, and evaluation of goals as part of planning and evaluation processes; planning of program and course offerings; developing and managing budgets; reviewing and revising course syllabi; and reviewing and recommending textbook changes.

 

20%    Coordinates and prepares the schedule of course offerings and submits the recommended schedule to the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs for approval; assists the Director of Continuing Education with course assignments when appropriate; assesses faculty needs for summer school and assigns teaching faculty to summer teaching.

 

20%    Conducts, in cooperation with the faculty, an evaluation of faculty performance in the division.  Recommends to the Vice-President those teaching faculty who should be considered for multi-year appointments and promotions.  Recommends qualified faculty for educational leave and encourages continuing professional growth.  Approves or disapproves applications for professional leave, personal leave, and sick leave as requested by faculty within the division.

 

10%    Plans and implements the evaluation of academic programs as required by the student outcomes assessment program and by the curriculum committee of the college.  Evaluates, in cooperation with the faculty, the academic standards and policies of the division.

 

10%    Identifies the division's personnel needs.  Complies with affirmative action and employment procedures in the search for and interviewing of qualified applicants.  Recommends to the Vice-President and the President, the qualified candidate who best meets the needs of the division and the college.  Supervises work activities, evaluates performance, and administers personnel policies of division classified staff. 

 

 5%    Develops in-service training programs and community service programs.  Participates in the activities of self-study accreditation committees, standing committees, and special committees.

 

 5%    Certifies applicants for graduation.  Resolves instructional and scheduling conflicts of students. Reviews and assembles requests for library materials, books, and audiovisual aids.

 

Rev 7/04

 

 

 


 

DEAN OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

POSITION NUMBER FA113 

REPORTS TO: VICE-PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS - FA010

 

The Dean of the Business, Engineering, and Technology Division shall be responsible for providing leadership for instructional programs, supervision of faculty, and administration of academic support services. 

 

30%    Coordinates all activities within the division, including identification, implementation, and evaluation of goals as part of planning and evaluation processes; planning of program and course offerings; developing and managing budgets; reviewing and revising course syllabi; and reviewing and recommending textbook changes.

 

15%    Coordinates and prepares the schedule of course offerings and submits the recommended schedule to the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs for approval; assists the Dean of Continuing Education with course assignments when appropriate; assesses faculty needs for summer school and assigns teaching faculty to summer teaching.

 

10%    Conducts, in cooperation with the faculty, an evaluation of faculty performance in the division.  Recommends to the Vice-President those teaching faculty who should be considered for multi-year appointments and promotions.  Recommends qualified faculty for educational leave and encourages continuing professional growth.  Approves or disapproves applications for professional leave, personal leave, and sick leave as requested by faculty within the division.

 

10%    Plans and implements the evaluation of academic programs as required by the student outcomes assessment program and by the curriculum committee of the college.  Evaluates, in cooperation with the faculty, the academic standards and policies of the division.

 

10%    Identifies the division's personnel needs.  Complies with affirmative action and employment procedures in the search for and interviewing of qualified applicants.  Recommends to the Vice-President and the President, the qualified candidate who best meets the needs of the division and the college.  Supervises work activities, evaluates performance, and administers personnel policies of division classified staff.

 

 10%   Oversees the college’s Tech Prep program and supervises the Tech Prep coordinator.  Works with leaders in business and industry, staff in Workforce Development Services, and the dual enrollment coordinator to identify and develop Career Pathways programs that promote articulation with area high schools and that prepare A.A.S. and certificate students for suitable employment.

 

5%     Works in collaboration with faculty in the division and the Administrative Officer for Career Placement to develop and place students in appropriate internships and apprenticeships.  

 

 5%    Develops in-service training programs and community service programs.  Participates in the activities of self-study accreditation committees, standing committees, and special committees.

 

 5%    Certifies applicants for graduation.  Resolves instructional and scheduling conflicts of students. Reviews and assembles requests for library materials, books, and audiovisual aids.

 

6/05
 


 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS

POSITION NUMBER: FA041

REPORTS TO:  DEAN OF MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE AND HEALTH TECHNOLOGY – FA017

 

This position serves as the program administrator for the Dental Hygiene program, including it extension to distant sites at Lord Fairfax Community College and Danville Community College.  The position is responsible for the oversight of the didactic component of the curriculum and the three clinical sites, recruitment and evaluation of adjunct faculty and dentists, admission and retention of students at all three sites, and supervision of faculty.

 

25%    Teaches 12 to 18 contact hours per year.

 

20%    Develops and revises curriculum to ensure that program standards meet VCCS, ADA accreditation, and VWCC guidelines.  Prepares paperwork for curriculum reports and catalog changes at all three colleges.

 

10%    Recruits, supervises, and evaluates adjunct faculty and staff dentists at the three clinical sites.

 

10%    Completes the annual ADA survey regarding program activities, curriculum budget and faculty.

 

10%    Maintains student records and monitors overall student performance.

 

5%     Chairs the Lay Advisory Committees at all three colleges and communicates with members by mail and phone regarding pertinent issues related to the advisory role.

 

5%     Supervises operation of the three clinics and ensures that appropriate standards for infection control and patient treatment are followed.

 

5%     Chairs the Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee, directs processes for selecting students and interviews applicants for all three sites.

 

 5%    Resolves instructional problems arising with the VDEN systems and its scheduling.

 

 5%    Interacts with dental professionals to maintain good community relations in all three areas.

 

3/04

 


 

COORDINATOR OF DISTANCE LEARNING and INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

POSITION NUMBER: FA101

REPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS – FA010

 

The Coordinator of Distance Learning and Instructional Technology is responsible for coordinating the distance-learning program and for assisting faculty and students in the effective use of technology for teaching and learning.

 

25%    Consults with faculty in the development of online courses.  Advises faculty in the choice of appropriate software development tools, insuring that selected software meets the technical requirements for college Web-based courses. Evaluates faculty-developed courses and provides recommendations for improvements or changes in design as needed.   Assists faculty in revising and updating existing Web-based courses, including converting existing courses to new application platforms.

 

25%    Consults with college faculty in the design and development of instructional applications that are pedagogically sound and that observe effective graphic design principles. Advises faculty in the selection of effective multimedia development tools and multimedia software, as well as in the selection and use of appropriate hardware, insuring compatibility with existing hardware and software.  Reviews and arranges for tests of software applications for functionality, compatibility, and support requirements. Makes recommendations on hardware and software to the faculty, administration, and members of the TLTR to support instructional needs.  Works with faculty revising and updating traditional courses to introduce or expand the use of relevant instructional technology. Reviews faculty-developed multimedia projects and provides feedback as needed.

 

25%    Acts as system administrator for Blackboard and maintains support system for users of Blackboard and Webmail.  Establishes positive professional relationships with students and offers tutorial sessions when needed.  Supervises clerical support staff in the overall work activities of the office.

 

15%    Administers, manages and evaluates the distance learning program. Develops and monitors the college’s Quality Assurance Plan for Asynchronous Courses.  Coordinates distance learning orientation sessions.  Participates on VCCS distance learning committees and in VDEN conference calls.  Facilitates the process of DL course development grants. Completes various reports and information requests relating to distance learning for SACS, VCCS, SCHEV, etc.  Assists faculty in scheduling the delivery of courses via the VCCS compressed video network. 

 

5%     Surveys faculty to identify their design and training needs.  Develops and conducts workshops and other professional development opportunities for faculty in general principles of instructional design, basic principles of graphic design, specific software applications, and the effective integration of technology into instruction.  Workshops follow a logical progression or sequence to accommodate faculty training needs from beginning to advanced levels and are scheduled to support the maximum number of faculty, staff, and students.

 

5%     Develops and maintains an Instructional Technology/Distance Learning web site containing relevant information, schedules, and links to relevant resources for VWCC faculty.  Serves as chair of TLTR.

 

7/04

 


 

COORDINATOR OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

POSITION NUMBER FA093

REPORTS TO: VICE-PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS – FA010

 

Conducts professional research and statistical studies in support of college planning and development, policy development and implementation, strategic planning, report generation, student outcomes assessment and program evaluation.   Serves in a staff capacity to the Vice-President of Academic & Student Affairs. The position is subject to significant communications with the College President, Vice-Presidents, Deans, college faculty and staff and a wide variety of State and VCCS officials. Periodic reports are made to the Local Advisory Board regarding institutional effectiveness issues.

 

65%    Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning. Directs and administers the VWCC Strategic Plan which includes the development and review of college-wide institutional goals and departmental operational goals.  Establishes the timetable for plan updates and reviews. Documents the progress towards institutional and departmental goals. Recommends changes in policies and operational procedures as deemed appropriate and recommends strategies for the continued positive development of the College. Researches, collects, develops and provides data to assist in determining the educational needs of the Virginia Western Planning region and assists appropriate staff in transforming those needs into viable educational programs and services. Coordinates cooperative planning, research, and evaluation activities within the College, and between the College and the VCCS. Prepares reports of research findings in the form of reports, research briefs, newsletters, memoranda, and other communications. Collects, analyzes, summarizes and reports institutional research data. Disseminates institutional effectiveness data via the college’s online Fact Book, the IE website and other resources as developed. Supervises technical Institutional Effectiveness support staff as assigned. Oversees the use and maintenance of college research and development equipment and materials. Develops reports required of the College, and provides information and technical support for grant proposals and research projects. Serves as central repository of statistical reports, and serves as technical consultant to the faculty and staff in research activities related to their various functions or programs. Serves as the point for referral of requests from administrative and instructional faculty or from outside the college, for research data, e.g., questionnaires from educational and governmental agencies.  Prepares reports as required by the VCCS, SCHEV and other agencies, to include facilities space utilization reports. Communicates with college grant development officials, faculty and staff on the development of grant proposals and provides research oversight to a comprehensive college-wide institutional review board for the submission of federal grants.

 

35%    Student Assessment and Academic Program Evaluation. Develops and coordinates implementation of procedures and programs to measure and document student achievement for the purpose of improving instructional outcomes, in accordance with legislative mandates and accreditation criteria for instructional effectiveness; serves as chair of the Student Assessment Committee and provides continuous leadership and technical support for assessment activities; provides analyses of assessment methods and results, and prepares assessment plans and reports. Directs and administers VWCC’s Plan for the Evaluation of Academic Degree Programs. Coordinates the activities of evaluation teams established for the purpose of analyzing the nature of the academic programs. Recommends and conducts research programs, projects, and studies of College programs, services, and activities including, but not limited to, student services, program evaluation, instructional evaluation, student enrollment patterns, student profiles, instructional costs, faculty data, management policies, student outcomes assessment and program planning. Anticipates and creates data for institutional planning for budgeting, faculty productivity, regional demographics, strategic planning and initiatives, and other institutional needs.

 

01/2007



 

DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES

POSITION NUMBER FA099

REPORTS TO: VICE-PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS – FA010

 

This position provides the leadership and management for all student services programs.  Manages admissions processes, financial aid, student records, counseling services, student activities and special student service programs.  Serves as the chief student services officer for the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs and is a member of the Vice-President’s management team.

 

25%    Leads, directs and manages the daily operations of student admissions, retention programs, student records, financial aid, minority affairs, counseling services and student activities.  Plans, develops, and administers budgets for these programs.  Establishes operational goals and strategies for each