Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer Role Title 12 month Administrative Faculty Role Code 01126-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283FA420 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $129,000-$139,000. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 1-Officials and Administrators 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

As needed to support college initiatives.

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

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. At Reynolds Community College, we're investing deliberately in our employees, in how we support them, develop them, and involve them in shaping the institution's future. Our HR team is growing into something new, and we're hoping to find a leader who's excited to help shape it.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Associate Vice President of Human Resources provides senior leadership for all aspects of the college's HR programs. These include talent acquisition and selection, organizational communication, talent management and succession planning, workforce analysis, compensation and benefits, rewards and recognition, diversity and inclusion, HR information management and systems, policies, and payroll. The AVP provides senior leadership in the transformation of the college's culture by creating, implementing, and assessing programs that improve the overall health of the organization, and serves as an advisor to the President in such matters.

We are seeking a leader who will build, mentor, and retain a strong, stable team of HR professionals - one grounded in clear ownership, accountability, and follow-through. The successful candidate will be a service-oriented leader who can staff and equip the department to meet the pace and complexity of a large, comprehensive community college.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

• Serves as the senior Human Resources leader for the college, providing strategic direction and oversight for all HR programs and services across the institution.
• Provides trusted HR consultation and strategic guidance to the President, Executive Cabinet, and college leadership.
• Directs and establishes policies and procedures for recommending personnel actions to the President.
• Provides tactical, hands-on support as needed to ensure continuity of HR operations and services.

Human Resources Operations & Compliance

• Develops expert knowledge of policies and practices established by the Virginia Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM), the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), and Reynolds Community College, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Administers and oversees the Human Resources Management Information System (HRIS/HCM) and college-wide compensation programs, partnering with system HR consultants on institutional and system-wide initiatives.
• Serves as the official custodian of all employee personnel records and ensures the confidentiality, security, and appropriate access to records in accordance with federal and state laws.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Directs the recruitment, selection, and placement of faculty and staff.
• Oversees the issuance of employment contracts for administrative, professional, and instructional personnel.
• Builds, develops, and retains a high-performing, service-oriented Human Resources team while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Employee Experience, Learning & Organizational Development

• Leads initiatives that promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and student success through employee development, performance management, organizational communication, and employee relations.
• Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and strategies that provide employees with ongoing professional development opportunities, including leadership development, talent management, new employee onboarding, and compliance training.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

• Directs the planning, research, and development of programs that foster an inclusive and welcoming campus culture.
• Collaborates with campus partners to develop and implement strategies that recruit, retain, engage, and support employees and students from diverse backgrounds.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Civil Rights

• Serves as the College's Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Diversity Officer, ADA Compliance Officer, and Title IX Officer, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and system policies and regulations.
• Oversees the implementation of the college's Equal Access/Equal Opportunity grievance procedures.
• Directs investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints and provides findings and recommendations to the President.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success building, developing, and retaining high-performing, service-oriented HR teams, with a track record of instilling ownership and accountability in departmental leadership.
• Experience handling and mitigating employee relations and workplace conflict.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic HR management.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources-related federal and state employment laws and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment, civil rights, and equal opportunity laws.
• High level of initiative and sense of urgency to accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or lead projects and initiatives including deploying HR and change strategies.
• Proven ability to work tactfully and sensitively with various campus and community groups.
• Demonstrated ability to define, collect, sort, maintain, and prepare accurate reports as required by federal and state agencies, and college administration.
• Demonstrated managerial, organizational, and problem-solving ability, including the ability to recruit, coach, and hold a team accountable to high standards of service and ownership.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a vibrant, diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student and employee populations.
• Highly effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to stay abreast of HR related emerging trends, laws and practices.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Virginia Department of HR Management (DHRM) policy administration, and Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policy administration highly preferred.
• Title IX administration highly preferred.
• Senior HR Professional certification, or equivalent, preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

This position will travel between campuses, meetings and conferences as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_2024P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/27/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Type of Appointment: Full-time twelve-month administrative appointment. Salary range is $129k - $139k plus a highly attractive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision healthcare insurance, Virginia defined benefit retirement (pension) and defined contribution retirement (403b) income plans. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the applicant.

Application Process: This position will remain open until filled; priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before August 10, 2026. The anticipated start date is October 16, 2026. The college will evaluate all applicants, and selected candidates will be interviewed by the Search Committee in a multi-step process.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire with successful completion of criminal, credit, and education verifications. Professional reference checks will be conducted prior to the offer.

Thank you for your interest in Reynolds Community College!

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98937

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in human resources management, management, industrial psychology, organization development, or a related discipline?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a record of progressive leadership in human resources, preferably in an educational, public, or non-profit setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• License