Title: Director of Innovative Workforce Development & Career Readiness

State Role Title: Professional - Instructor

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $80,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a residential, two-year liberal arts transfer institution dedicated to preparing students for successful transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. Often considered a hidden gem just beyond the Tri-Cities region, RBC is situated on a picturesque rural campus spanning more than 750 acres of wetlands, serene forests, and the state’s oldest and largest pecan grove.

RBC invites applications for the position of Director of Innovative Workforce Development & Career Readiness, a senior-level leader responsible for identifying, developing, and sustaining strategic partnerships with employers, industry sector clusters, and internal stakeholders. This role reports directly to the Vice President and integrates meaningful work-based experiences into the student journey, supports regional talent pipeline needs, and advances innovative workforce solutions.

This position requires a collaborative leadership style, high energy, and a strong commitment to the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Richard Bland College.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Program Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of all workforce development initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with RBC’s mission, strategic priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, employers, and economic development partners to optimize workforce-related curricula, certifications, and credentials.
• Support grant development and manage workforce-related grant components.
• Oversee program performance tracking, evaluation processes, and long-term growth strategies.

Statesman Works Program Oversight
• Direct and grow RBC’s signature Statesman Works program, including:
o Student apprenticeship “earn-and-learn” initiatives
o Workforce transition and development programs
• Set strategic direction, establish goals, and ensure achievement of program outcomes.
• Manage internships, apprenticeships, and work-study partnerships with employers across sectors.

Essential Duties

• Develop opportunities for apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and work-based learning experiences.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with employers across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
• Collaborate with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and workforce agencies to strengthen regional talent pipelines.
• Identify funding opportunities to expand workforce initiatives and programming.
• Analyze labor market data, talent demands, and skills gaps to inform program design and strategy.
• Maintain and regularly update a robust employer and industry partner database.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success.
• Establish and monitor short- and long-term program goals, making data-driven improvements as needed.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Vice President and senior leadership.
• Promote RBC workforce programs through marketing, communications, and external engagement.
• Represent the College at workforce development meetings and events with professionalism and discretion.
• Develop policies, procedures, and solutions to address complex programmatic challenges.

Why Join RBC?

• Be part of an innovative and growing college committed to student success and career readiness.
• Work in a collaborative environment with meaningful community impact.
• Help shape the future workforce of Virginia through creative, high-impact programs.
• Enjoy a beautiful campus and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Apply Today!

Join Richard Bland College and help transform the future of workforce development and student career success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in educational administration, business management, or related field desirable with demonstrated knowledge, competence, or considerable workforce experience in the state of Virginia.
• Supervisory experience managing and evaluating professional and student staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to speak publicly.
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management, business process design, and reengineering.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to organize effectively.
• Ability to use technology efficiently and appropriately.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel and work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse work environment.

Additional Considerations

• Master’s degree in educational administration, business management, or related field desirable with demonstrated knowledge, competence, or extensive workforce experience in the state of Virginia.
• Banner experience

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.