Executive Director, River Valley Governor's School Arts & Humanities

Executive Director, New River Valley Governor's School for Arts & Humanities

Application Review Date: December 20, 2025

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

The New River Valley Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (NRVGSAH) program is a partnership between Radford University, the Virginia Department of Education, local school districts, and New River Community College. The Executive Director provides administrative support and visionary and operational leadership for the newly established, academically rigorous, half-day program in the arts and humanities serving gifted and high-achieving students from five participating school divisions in Southwest Virginia.

The Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day management of the program; recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of NRVGSAH faculty and staff; student recruitment, auditions, admissions, and retention; teaching two courses related to the NRVGSAH; coordination with Radford University and New River Community College faculty; and development of partnerships with regional schools, community organizations, and businesses. The Executive Director reports directly to the Regional Governing Board and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Deans of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University.

• Oversee all daily operations of NRVGSAH to ensure a safe, engaging, and academically challenging environment aligned with the school’s mission and the Virginia Department of Education’s Governor’s School guidelines.
• Implement policies and procedures established by the Regional Governing Board.
• Ensure program compliance with state regulations, dual enrollment agreements, and Radford University’s policies regarding minors on campus.
• Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Governing Board and fiscal agents.
• Coordinate scheduling, transportation, and use of facilities in collaboration with participating school divisions, NRCC when appropriate, and Radford University.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate NRVGSAH faculty and staff in accordance with Radford University HR policies.
• Support faculty in developing and delivering high-quality instruction for gifted learners in the arts and humanities, including integration of community-based and experiential learning.
• Coordinate professional development for faculty, including orientation for university faculty teaching NRVGSAH students in collaboration with the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL).
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across arts and humanities disciplines.
• Coordinate the student recruitment, admissions, and selection process with participating school divisions, ensuring equitable access and representation.
• Oversee student orientation, support services, and academic progress monitoring.
• Maintain regular communication with students’ home schools regarding academic status and program participation.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with arts and humanities organizations, businesses, and civic groups across the New River Valley and Southwest Virginia.
• Serve as the primary liaison to participating school divisions, Radford University, New River Community College, and other stakeholders.
• Represent NRVGSAH at community events, conferences, and meetings to advance the school’s mission and visibility.
• Provide regular updates to the Regional Governing Board and Radford University Provost (Academic Affairs leadership team) on program performance, enrollment, partnerships, and finances.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the Virginia Department of Education and other oversight bodies.
• Lead program evaluation efforts to ensure continuous improvement and responsiveness to student and community needs.

• Valid Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an Administration and Supervision endorsement.
• Master’s degree in…