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Germanna Community College · 12 hours ago

Dean of Student Development

Germanna Community College is a public institution of higher education located in Fredericksburg, VA. The Dean of Student Development plays a crucial role in providing strategic leadership for student support services and enhancing student success across a multi-campus system.

Higher Education
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Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer student conduct policies and procedures
Chair the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
Oversee the implementation and effective use of the Maxient case management and conduct platform
Provide leadership and supervision for Student Success, Accessibility Resources, Career and Transfer Services, Childcare Assistance Programs, Counseling Services, and Student Life and Leadership
Maintain current working knowledge of all VCCS, state and federal policies, procedures and legislation affecting services to students
Provide leadership to planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies to improve student success
Develop programming to remove barriers to student success, enhance student engagement, increase college retention, persistence, and completion
Serve as the supervising Dean for Student Development (SDV) courses
Provide staff with appropriate professional development opportunities
Develop and oversee management of unit budgets to include state and local operational and personnel budgets
Chair the Behavioral Intervention Team, Threat Assessment Team, EAB Navigate Leadership Team, and Violence Prevention Committee
Provide leadership to the assessment and planning process for all units
Use insights to improve programs, policies, and services
Lead accreditation or compliance reporting related to student affairs
Review assigned sections of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and other college publications annually
Serve as the College’s Chief Conduct Officer, responsible for policies and procedures related to Student Conduct
Implement educational sanctions and restorative measures to students for violations of the Standards of Conduct
Maintain official student conduct records and respond to authorized background checks for student conduct
Implement denial or revocation of enrollment processes
Maintain and update the Incident Reporting System (Maxient)
Foster a vibrant multi-campus community through events, traditions and engagement initiatives
Support orientation, transition programs and first-year experience efforts
Provide support and programs for students exploring career options, seeking work experience, and developing post-graduation plans for transfer and work
Implement an Academic Advising model for new and continuing students to help students efficiently meet their goals
Lead initiatives to provide coordinated student care using Navigate 360
Design proactive outreach and services for at-risk students to address external and Internal barriers and provide support
Provide leadership to programs that assist high school students in developing post-secondary educational and career plans
Ensure ADA compliance through the provision of services and appropriate accommodation for students with disabilities
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Leadership in student affairsStudent conduct managementProgram designImplementationMaster’s DegreeTeam buildingTechnical skillsCommunication skillsStaff developmentRegulationsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsFlexible schedule

Required

Master's Degree in Higher Education, Human Services, Counseling, or related field
Significant leadership experience in student affairs, preferably within a community college or multi-campus institution
Demonstrated success in team building, staff development, and organizational leadership
Experience managing student conduct processes
Proven ability to design and implement innovative, high-impact programs that support diverse student learners
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Strong computer and technical skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and some travel for conferences and meetings at the various campus/site locations

Preferred

Doctorate in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field
Experience with Student Information Systems
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional laws, regulations, policies, and procedures including SACSCOC, Title IX, ADA, FERPA, Behavioral Intervention, Threat Assessment, and Student Conduct

Benefits

Full state benefits

Company

Germanna Community College

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Germanna Community College is a school in Locust Grove.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Lowe's Foundation
2025-07-18Grant
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