About Lord Fairfax Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is a comprehensive, nonresidential, two-year public institution of higher education with 4 locations-the Fauquier and Middletown Campuses, the Luray-Page County Center and the Vint Hill Site and outreach sites throughout the College’s service region. The service region includes the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren and the city of Winchester.
LFCC’s Middletown Campus and Luray-Page County Center are nestled within the Shenandoah Valley with easy access to a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, historical sites, and a welcoming network of towns and cities where families grow and diverse business thrive. LFCC’s Fauquier Campus and Vint Hill Site are located within the Upper Piedmont region of Virginia. Situated in Fauquier County, and located just 40 miles west of Washington, D.C., this area offers the beauty of country living with easy access to the international community of our nation’s capital.
LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC offers a variety of day, evening, weekend and distance learning classes. As one of the fastest growing community colleges of the Virginia Community Colleges, LFCC serves over 9,100 unduplicated credit students and approximately 1,200 employers with business and professional development through Workforce Solutions. In terms of student enrollment, LFCC is the seventh largest of the 23 colleges of the Virginia Community Colleges.
Celebrate with Us
LFCC is embarking on the celebration of our 50 Years of Impact. In the fall of 1970, LFCC first opened its doors at the Middletown Campus to begin classes with 577 students. Beginning, January 2020, LFCC will celebrate 50 years of cultivating educational opportunity and economic vitality within our community. We look forward to reflecting on our past, celebrating the present and moving forward with a renewed dedication to our community and student achievement.
Fiscal year 2020 was one of the strongest years for higher education in state budget recent history. There were no increases to tuition or fees for students, $4 million statewide increase to training grants, compensation increases for employees and health premiums remained unchanged. LFCC ranks 8 out of Virginia’s 23 Community Colleges in the amount of performance based funding received.
LFCC continues to prepare for the future; our facilities and campus improvement projects include new construction of the Luray Page County Center in Luray, VA as well as the anticipated Hazel Hall Building at our Fauquier Campus in Warrenton, VA.
About the Associate Vice President of Student & Academic Support
Lord Fairfax Community College seeks a dynamic leader with a track of successful enrollment strategies and constituency relationships, who can engage well with faculty on issues related to retention and equity.
Strategic vision and organizational excellence are required. This position reports to the Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs and is a key member of the leadership team for the College. The successful candidate will thrive in an evolving environment that celebrates creativity and innovation. As a senior level college-wide leadership role, the position may be based at any of our campus locations.
Required Skills:
Ability to lead and supervise core Student and Academic Support areas across LFCC locations.
Successful track record of fostering collaboration with faculty and staff in the development of student success initiatives and interventions.
Evidence of positive working relationships with students, other professionals, staff, and the public.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations.
Demonstrated experience as a sound decision-maker, informed by policy, law, and unique attributes of a given situation.
Experience supervising individuals in a higher education and student support environment.
Availability to provide visible, dynamic leadership at the College in general and specifically for events such as orientations, admissions events, commencement-related events, etc.
Commitment to work and establish a presence across all College locations.
Required Experience:
Master’s degree in higher education, student development, or related field.
Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and mission
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to tailor communication to myriad audiences (students, parents, executive leadership, faculty, student affairs professionals, external audiences, etc.).
Considerable amount of progressive administrative leadership in Student and/or Academic Affairs with significant budgetary and management experience.
Preferred:
Doctorate at time of appointment, or significant post-masters education, preferably in higher education, student development, or related field.
Knowledge of and direct experience with Virginia Community College System policy and procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation for the position will commensurate with education and experience; however, the minimum of the pay band for the position is $95,000.00 per year. The position is an administrative role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov and http://www.vccs.edu.
Additional Information
Your Expertise. Our Inspiring Culture. Enriching Lives and Community Vitality. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
The College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), LFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. 1-800-906-5322 ext. 7226
Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors. LFCC also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment.
Application Instructions
Please complete the entire application process for full consideration. The system does not allow you to save and complete later as the process must be completed its entirety. The online application consists of the following required sections:
1. Create a Profile
2. Upload Profile Attachments: Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended), Resume (Resume/CV is required for all Faculty/Administrative positions) and Unofficial Transcripts (required for all teaching positions)
3. Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment
Important notice: please use the following Internet Browsers to complete your application: FireFox, Chrome, or Safari. *Not all versions of Internet Explorer are supported, so please do not use. Please do not use bookmarks or favorites. The application will time out after 50 minutes.
Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all LFCC positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
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Application Instructions
Please complete the entire application process for full consideration. The system does not allow you to save and complete later as the process must be completed its entirety. The online application consists of the following required sections:
1. Create a Profile
2. Upload Profile Attachments: Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended), Resume (Resume/CV is required for all Faculty/Administrative positions) and Unofficial Transcripts (required for all teaching positions)
3. Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment
Important notice: please use the following Internet Browsers to complete your application: FireFox, Chrome, or Safari. *Not all versions of Internet Explorer are supported, so please do not use. Please do not use bookmarks or favorites. The application will time out after 50 minutes.
Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all LFCC positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
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