3 Radford University jobs in Blacksburg

Radford University seeks an exceptional leader to support the academic excellence of our College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. The university requires a leader who will elevate the value of the liberal arts and humanities, advocate student-engaged high-quality research and scholarship, and support experiential education that prepares students for their lives and careers.

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide leadership and strategic direction for the College, foster ongoing development of high-quality academic programs, support student success, and build collaborative partnerships internally and externally. Working with other deans and the Provost, the Dean will advance academic excellence, encouraging, recognizing, and supporting the faculty in innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Education

An earned terminal degree, preferably a PhD, in a discipline housed in the College.

Required Qualifications

1. A minimum of three years of experience as a university academic administrator.
2. Experience as a department Chair or the equivalent.
3. Demonstrated experience in areas of curriculum and program development, student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and development, and fiscal management.
4. Success in the generation of external funding (fundraising, grant writing) and in the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with alumni and community stakeholders.
5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
6. Ability to take initiative, working independently and in teams, to meet the academic objectives.
7. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, professional contributions, and service befitting a tenured professor at Radford University.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience supporting general education and liberal arts programs.
2. Commitment to enhancing the well-being of Southwest Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia through academic programs and engagement with community partners.
3. Record of collaboration to create interdisciplinary opportunities that address the wicked problems facing the world.

Major Responsibilities of Position

1. Lead the faculty and staff of the college in developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate educational programs of the highest quality, consistent with the colleges mission including encouraging the success of our diverse students, creating an education environment that supports belonging, retention, graduation, and career development, supervising the recruitment and professional development of faculty, and supporting a curriculum lifecycle that adapts academic programs to meet changing needs of our students, the university, and society.
2. Promote the overall excellence and welfare of Radford University by serving as a collaborative member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, the Deans Council, and in partnership with the Provost to successfully meet the universitys mission and strategic goals and implement strategies that support sustaining or increasing the student population in the college and the university.
3. Lead the College in obtaining and managing fiscal, human, and physical resources necessary to meet the colleges vision, curricular and programmatic goals including developing a donor base and external fundraising and supporting grant and foundation funding for College and university priorities.
4. Represent the college to external and internal constituencies.

Nominations and Applications

Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner and Dr. Pelema Ellis, Associate Partner via

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**Location:**
+ We are hiring immediately for a **Student Success Intern** position.
+ **Address** : PO Box 6896 Radford, VA _Note: online applications accepted_ _only_ _._
+ **Schedule** : To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
+ **Requirement** : Junior or Senior standing.
+ **Pay Rate:** $15.00 per hour.
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**About the Program**
Join our rotational co-op program designed to provide hands-on experience in both hospitality and business operations. Over the course of the term, you'll work alongside experienced mentors in safety, culinary services, catering, sustainability, human resources, marketing, finance, and operations-building the skills to launch your career in hospitality or business management.
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+ **Hospitality Operations** - Learn safety and food safety protocols, train across multiple food service stations, assist in menu planning, cost control, and sustainability initiatives.
+ **Catering&Events** - Support setup, menu planning, ordering, and client interaction; participate in Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings; learn CaterTrax software.
+ **Human Resources** - Assist in recruitment, onboarding, training, and associate engagement programs; participate in job fairs and orientation sessions.
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+ **Marketing&Promotions** - Conduct marketing audits, plan and promote events, manage social media content, support meal plan marketing.
+ **Finance** - Complete MyFinance and COGA training, review P&L statements, track KPIs, and present improvement proposals.
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+ Leadership&teamwork
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+ Enrolled in Hospitality, Business, Culinary, Marketing, or related program
+ Strong communication&interpersonal skills
+ Eager to learn and rotate across departments
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office; hospitality/POS systems a plus
+ Flexible schedule; some evening/weekend availability may be required
**Job Summary**
**This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing.**
_Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year._
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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
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