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Dean of Career and Community Connections (Network2Work)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2026

💰 $123,000/yr($110,000/yr – $123,000/yr)

About the role

Posting Summary

Working Title Dean of Career and Community Connections (Network2Work) Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 282FA081 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Agency/Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $110,000 - $123,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 1-Officials and Administrators 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 and as needed to fulfill role responsibilities

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Dean of Career and Community Connections (Network2Work)

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: www.pvcc.edu.

PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC employs faculty who demonstrate their commitment to the community college mission by providing challenging, engaging, and meaningful instruction in and outside the classroom. PVCC welcomes, encourages, and supports the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff members and seeks to attract and retain individuals who reflect our diverse community.

Position Title: Dean of Career and Community Connections/Network2Work

Department: Student Affairs

Employment type: full-time administrative faculty (exempt), benefited

Position Purpose

The Dean of Career and Community Connections/Network2Work (N2W) serves as a senior leader advancing an integrated, college-wide approach to student recruitment, career development, holistic student support, and community engagement. The position champions student success and economic mobility by aligning education, workforce pathways, and supportive services.

The Dean leads a comprehensive portfolio that spans the student lifecycle ensuring coordinated strategies that promote access, persistence, credential attainment, and career readiness. Areas of responsibility include Outreach and Admissions, Career Services, the Student Resource Center, Higher Education in Prison, and Dual Enrollment and Early College programs.

In addition, the Dean directs the strategic vision and implementation of N2W, including the Job Seeker, Employer, and Provider Networks. Through strong regional partnerships and cross-sector collaboration, the Dean advances pathways to high-opportunity careers by integrating education and training with basic needs support and employer engagement.

The Dean works in close partnership with Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, Advancement and External Affairs, and other college divisions. The role emphasizes collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement to strengthen outcomes for students and the broader community. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Dean is a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who builds and sustains internal and external partnerships, advances strategic priorities, and fosters an inclusive, student-centered culture in support of the mission and values of PVCC.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the PVCC Outreach and Admissions department, guiding recruitment, outreach, and onboarding efforts for prospective students pursuing degrees, certificates, transfer pathways, workforce training, and short-term credential programs.
Partner closely with Academic Affairs and Workforce Development to advance a cohesive learner-to-employer ecosystem across FastForward programs, continuing education, Adult Education, and contract training.