Associate Dean of Dual Enrollment and Professional Programs

Associate Dean of Dual Enrollment and Professional Programs

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Posting Details

 Posting Summary 

Working Title  | Associate Dean of Dual Enrollment and Professional Programs
Role Title  | 12 month - Administrative - In
Role Code  | 01123-SW
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 00
Position Number  | 298FA086
Agency  | Laurel Ridge Community College
Agency/Division  | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Frederick - 069
Hiring Range  | The hiring range for this position is $78,300.00 – $100,000.00 per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience
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 through Friday, 8am-5pm with some nights/weekends as needed to support the programs.
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Reporting directly to the Dean of Early College and High School Partnerships, the Associate Dean will be responsible for the onboarding, oversight, support, professional development and evaluation of the dual enrollment faculty and the adjunct faculty housed in the School of Professional Programs. The incumbent will thereby serve as an operational liaison for the Office of Early College within the Laurel Ridge Service Region, building and maintaining strong relationships with high school teachers, counselors, and principals. The Associate Dean of Dual Enrollment and Professional Programs will be a core member of the Academic Affairs leadership team and serve a critical bridge between the Office of Early College and the academic schools, ensuring that dual enrollment courses are high quality and that dual enrollment students master course learning outcomes at levels consistent with their on-campus peers. The Associate Dean will also play a pivotal role in expanding pathways for high school students and graduates in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The Associate Dean will serve as a 12-month administrative faculty member within a department that serves students in many of the college’s regions. As such, the position is seated at the Middletown campus, and allows flexibility in working from other college sites and campuses.

Compensation and BenefitsThe hiring range for this position is $78,300.00 – $100,000.00 per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience. The position is an administrative role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu.

Telework According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College. Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

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  | A master’s degree in education, administration, Career and Technical education, or a related field. Experience leading academic and/or student success initiatives in a K-12 or college environment. Significant experience in budget development and/or grant management. Supervision experience with demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities as needed; respond to deadlines; problem solve; and effectively supervise staff. Proficient in leveraging data and technology to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and/or improve student success. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

Additional Considerations  | Demonstrated knowledge of career and technical education (CTE) instructional programs preferred. Significant experience in building positive relationships with college stakeholders, students and families; business, industry, and community leaders; and PK-12 school division teachers and administrators preferred. Community college administrative and teaching experience preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | Yes
Required Travel  | Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | FAC_1750P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 10/16/2025
Job Close Date  | 11/16/2025
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | https://laurelridge.edu/
Contact Name  | Kris Iden
Email  | kiden@laurelridge.edu
Phone Number  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

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/89831

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