Virginia's Community College System
Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College
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Stafford, VA
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Full-Time
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$102K - $128K
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Enrollment
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February 26th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Germanna Community College is hiring a Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College. The Dean leads all dual enrollment and early college programs, providing strategic leadership, ensuring academic quality, managing fiscal and operational systems, and fostering partnerships with secondary schools and community stakeholders to expand access to college coursework for high school students.
Highlights
- Lead strategic development and implementation for dual enrollment and early college aligned with college and VCCS goals.
- Oversee academic quality, compliance with accreditation, and faculty credential reviews.
- Manage partnerships with school divisions, negotiate MOUs, and support articulation and transition pathways.
- Administer Perkins funding and collaborate on Career and Technical Education program pathways.
- Supervise professional staff and coordinate daily office operations for dual enrollment and early college programs.
- Manage program budgets, fiscal planning, and ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Require a Master’s degree, at least three years of academic leadership, supervisory experience, and knowledge of dual enrollment practices.
- Experience with budget development, grant management, data-driven operations, teaching, and curriculum development at the college level is necessary.
- Position offers a salary range of $102,362-$127,954 annually plus full state benefits.
- Requires travel to all campus locations and is open only to current Germanna Community College employees.
Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College Full Description
Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College
Posting Summary
Working Title | Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College
Role Title | 12 month - Administrative - In
Role Code | 01123-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 297FA003
Agency | Germanna Community College
Agency/Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Stafford - 179
Hiring Range | $102,362-$127,954 Annually, Plus full State Benefits
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-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
This position is open to current Germanna Community College employees only.
The Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College serves as the chief academic and operational officer for all dual enrollment and early college programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, the Dean provides strategic leadership to advance equitable access to high-quality college coursework for high school students across the college’s service region. The Dean also serves as the Perkins Administrator and manages secondary school connections regarding funding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
This position oversees the college-wide dual enrollment program, including early college academies, ensuring alignment with Germanna’s mission, accreditation standards, state legislation, and Virginia Community College System (VCCS) priorities. The Dean provides visionary leadership, ensures academic quality and compliance, manages fiscal and operational systems, and supervises professional staff.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Program Development Develop and implement a strategic vision for dual enrollment and early college aligned with institutional and VCCS goals. Advance consistent student experiences and expand Passport, UCGS, early college, and career pathway offerings. Establish measurable goals related to access, retention, completion, and postsecondary matriculation. Monitor legislation, trends, and best practices in dual enrollment and early college education. Represent the College at regional, statewide, and national meetings.Partnership Development and Community Engagement Communicate regularly with school divisions and high school principals regarding enrollment, compliance, student performance, and program needs Build and maintain strong relationships with school division leaders, administrators, and community stakeholders. Negotiate and oversee Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Support articulation agreements and transition pathways to promote seamless matriculation. Manage relationships connected to Perkins funding and development of CTE program pathways Academic Quality and Compliance Ensure instructional rigor and compliance with accreditation, credentialing, and state requirements Oversee faculty credential review process in collaboration with academic leadership Collaborate with academic deans regarding curriculum alignment, assessment, and evaluation processes. Ensure compliance with admissions, placement, and eligibility requirements. Lead continuous improvement efforts through data analysis and program evaluation. Operational and Fiscal Management Oversee daily operations of the Office of Dual Enrollment and Early College. Ensure effective coordination of admissions, registration, grading, billing, and student record processes in collaboration with other college departments. Manage program budgets, fiscal planning, Perkins funding allocations, and cost-sharing models. Supervise professional staff and conduct performance evaluations. Ensure compliance with procurement and financial management policies.
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 | Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum three years of experience in academic leadership Minimum three years of supervisory experience. Minimum three years of progressive leadership experience. Experience leading academic and/or student success initiatives in K–12 or higher education. Experience in budget development and/or grant management of at least $200,000. Demonstrated ability to leverage data and technology to improve operations and student outcomes. Significant experience building collaborative relationships across K–12 and higher education environments. Knowledge of dual enrollment best practices and policy compliance. Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the college level Experience working with college faculty.
Additional Considerations | Community college administrative experience. Knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS).
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | May require travel to all campus locations
Role Title | 12 month - Administrative - In
Role Code | 01123-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 297FA003
Agency | Germanna Community College
Agency/Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Stafford - 179
Hiring Range | $102,362-$127,954 Annually, Plus full State Benefits
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-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
This position is open to current Germanna Community College employees only.
The Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College serves as the chief academic and operational officer for all dual enrollment and early college programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, the Dean provides strategic leadership to advance equitable access to high-quality college coursework for high school students across the college’s service region. The Dean also serves as the Perkins Administrator and manages secondary school connections regarding funding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
This position oversees the college-wide dual enrollment program, including early college academies, ensuring alignment with Germanna’s mission, accreditation standards, state legislation, and Virginia Community College System (VCCS) priorities. The Dean provides visionary leadership, ensures academic quality and compliance, manages fiscal and operational systems, and supervises professional staff.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Program Development Develop and implement a strategic vision for dual enrollment and early college aligned with institutional and VCCS goals. Advance consistent student experiences and expand Passport, UCGS, early college, and career pathway offerings. Establish measurable goals related to access, retention, completion, and postsecondary matriculation. Monitor legislation, trends, and best practices in dual enrollment and early college education. Represent the College at regional, statewide, and national meetings.Partnership Development and Community Engagement Communicate regularly with school divisions and high school principals regarding enrollment, compliance, student performance, and program needs Build and maintain strong relationships with school division leaders, administrators, and community stakeholders. Negotiate and oversee Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Support articulation agreements and transition pathways to promote seamless matriculation. Manage relationships connected to Perkins funding and development of CTE program pathways Academic Quality and Compliance Ensure instructional rigor and compliance with accreditation, credentialing, and state requirements Oversee faculty credential review process in collaboration with academic leadership Collaborate with academic deans regarding curriculum alignment, assessment, and evaluation processes. Ensure compliance with admissions, placement, and eligibility requirements. Lead continuous improvement efforts through data analysis and program evaluation. Operational and Fiscal Management Oversee daily operations of the Office of Dual Enrollment and Early College. Ensure effective coordination of admissions, registration, grading, billing, and student record processes in collaboration with other college departments. Manage program budgets, fiscal planning, Perkins funding allocations, and cost-sharing models. Supervise professional staff and conduct performance evaluations. Ensure compliance with procurement and financial management policies.
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 | Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum three years of experience in academic leadership Minimum three years of supervisory experience. Minimum three years of progressive leadership experience. Experience leading academic and/or student success initiatives in K–12 or higher education. Experience in budget development and/or grant management of at least $200,000. Demonstrated ability to leverage data and technology to improve operations and student outcomes. Significant experience building collaborative relationships across K–12 and higher education environments. Knowledge of dual enrollment best practices and policy compliance. Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the college level Experience working with college faculty.
Additional Considerations | Community college administrative experience. Knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS).
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | May require travel to all campus locations
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | FAC_1872P
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/25/2026
Job Close Date | 03/11/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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/93869
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/25/2026
Job Close Date | 03/11/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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/93869
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current Germanna employee? (This position is only open to current GCC employees. If you are not a current GCC employee, your application will not be considered.)
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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