Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources

Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Role Title 12 month Administrative Faculty Role Code 01126-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 261FA004 Agency VCCS-System Office Agency/Division System Office (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range $175,000 - $210,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes 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
- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule Monday through Friday and as required Sensitive Position No

Job Description Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity.

A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Human Resources Services. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, and a key member of the Chancellor's Cabinet, the Associate Vice Chancellor will lead human resource functions and transformation for the system and in support of the system's 23 colleges, in alignment with the mission and strategic objectives of the VCCS.

Guided by the mission to give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened, the Chancellor and the gubernatorially appointed State Board for Community Colleges launched a strategic plan in 2024 to award 300,000 cumulative meaningful credentials by 2030 across all regions through accelerated access and success for every student.

The Role of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Services

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Services provides strategic leadership for all human resources functions across the VCCS system office and its 23 colleges. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations and serving as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet, the AVC leads the development and execution of a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the system's strategic priorities.

This role oversees workforce planning, organizational development, talent management, policy development, compliance, and employee relations, while leveraging data and HR technologies to strengthen decision-making and operational effectiveness. In addition, this role will lead strategic and transformational One System initiatives. The AVC will advance a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring that HR practices evolve to meet the changing needs of the VCCS and its employees
Position Priorities
Guide Human Resources Strategy and Planning The Associate Vice Chancellor will lead human resources strategic planning to support system initiatives and goal achievement. Central to this role is leading data-informed workforce planning and organizational development eorts to proactively address stang needs and enhance structural eciency across the system oce and all 23 institutions. The AVC plans and executes a system-wide human resources strategy that supports the quality and eectiveness of talent acquisition, compensation/classication, learning and talent development, employee relations and compliance programs that foster and sustain a productive, engaged, and welcoming work environment.

Foster a Spirit of Collaboration Central to this role is the ability to cultivate strong, trust-based partnerships with campus presidents, executive leaders, college chief human resources ocers, system oce employees, campus faculty, and sta to ensure HR strategies are responsive, equitable, and eective. Promoting shared governance and transparent communication in HR decision-making is essential to reinforcing trust and inclusivity. As a unifying presence across multiple campuses, the HR leader will strike a balance between maintaining system-wide consistency and honoring campus-level autonomy and culture.

Furthermore, the role involves representing the VCCS in external partnerships and consortia focused on human capital…