Title: Director of Dual Enrollment & High School Programs

State Role Title: Professional - Instructor

Hiring Range: $72,000 - $84,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

***Agency‑Only Recruitment – Internal Applicants Eligible***

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two‑year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution focused on preparing students for successful transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. Often described as a hidden gem just outside the Tri‑Cities region, RBC offers a distinctive learning environment on more than 750 acres of scenic wetlands, tranquil forest, and the Commonwealth’s oldest and largest pecan grove.

Richard Bland College seeks an exceptional Director of Dual Enrollment & High School Programs to lead and expand the College’s dual enrollment and high school initiatives. This position plays a critical role in strengthening academic rigor, supporting seamless transitions from secondary to postsecondary education, and cultivating strong partnerships with local high schools and educators.

Serving as a vital bridge between high school and college education, the Director provides innovative leadership, strategic vision, and collaborative oversight to ensure students access high‑quality early college experiences that foster both academic and personal growth. Through program development, partnership building, and continuous improvement, this role advances Richard Bland College’s mission of educational excellence and community engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Dual Enrollment & High School Programs is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Oversee and apply knowledge of secondary and postsecondary education systems, policies, and emerging trends to support dual enrollment and high school programs.
• Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum aligned with dual enrollment requirements, accreditation standards, and educational best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regional and national accreditation standards applicable to both high schools and colleges.
• Monitor, interpret, and apply local, state, and federal education laws and regulations related to dual enrollment and early college initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise assigned staff while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing work environment.
• Develop, implement, and assess strategic plans to support program growth, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, high school partners, students, parents, and external stakeholders through clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Establish, develop, and maintain partnerships with high schools, school districts, and other external stakeholders to advance program goals.
• Analyze enrollment data, student performance metrics, and program outcomes to inform decision‑making and guide improvements.
• Build and sustain relationships with educators, administrators, community partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify operational and academic challenges and implement effective, timely solutions in a dynamic educational environment.
• Adapt programs and practices in response to evolving educational policies, trends, and student needs.
• Uphold ethical standards by ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in all actions and decisions.
• Promote a growth mindset by encouraging professional development, innovation, and continuous learning for self and team members.
• Center decision‑making on the needs and concerns of students, parents, educators, and partner institutions.
• Encourage creative and forward‑thinking approaches to keep programs competitive and aligned with best practices in dual enrollment education.
• Foster inclusivity and collaboration by valuing diverse perspectives and shared responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience working in high schools, colleges, or higher education institutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia dual enrollment policies, guidelines, and implementation practices.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER – Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or résumé must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately, RBC cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: https://www.rbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Annual-Campus-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report-Final.pdf . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy, their schedule availability, résumé/curriculum vitaé , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, résumé, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:

Chief Business Officer
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
Telephone: (804)862-6100, extension 8603
Email: ssokol@rbc.edu

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Academic Innovation Center, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
titleix@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100

Or,

Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100
www.ed.gov

Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources

Phone: 8048626100

Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information
Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources
Phone: 8048626100
Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.