Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Director of Organizational Development/Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives, serves as a key strategic partner to the President, driving institutional excellence through innovative organizational development strategies and assisting with high-impact presidential initiatives. This role is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive programs that enhance employee capabilities, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and align with the college’s mission and strategic goals.
The Director will spearhead an employee development program, provide coordination of the employee recognition programs, and oversee special projects critical to the President’s vision for the institution. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the college’s future by promoting employee engagement and translating strategic priorities into actionable plans that ultimately drive student achievement and institutional success.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizational / Professional Development:
- Develop and implement professional development programs for employees including leadership development programs
- Design and oversee comprehensive programs to enhance employee capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with executive leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of organizational development strategies
- Build collaborative relationships across departments to drive organizational effectiveness
Culture Development:
- Infuse a strengths-based positive leadership model that helps to nurture and shape a high-performing, vibrant organizational culture.
- Design strategies to enhance the college culture and promote employee engagement aligned with the college’s values
- Lead efforts to enhance a culture of inclusive excellence
Innovation and Best Practices:
- Remain current with trends and best practices in organizational development and higher education
- Introduce innovative approaches to enhance organizational effectiveness
- Champion the use of technology to enhance organizational development, including virtual support and artificial intelligence
Strategic Leadership:
- Work closely with the President to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with the college’s mission and goals
- Manage highly visible, complex projects and activities on behalf of the President
- Provide direction for organizational development strategies and programs
Presidential Strategic Initiatives:
- Spearhead special projects critical to the President’s vision for the institution
- Other duties and special projects assigned by the President
Reporting and Communication:
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Provide regular updates to the President about organizational development initiatives and their impact
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Provide the President with appropriate, accurate, and timely information to facilitate efficient and effective decision-making and follow up required for implementation
Additional information about this opportunity can be found at: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/79371
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