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Southwest Virginia Community College
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
  • Position Number: 6643892
  • Location: Cedar Bluff, VA
  • Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Southwest Virginia Community College seeks a visionary and student-centered leader to serve as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Reporting directly to the President, this senior executive will oversee all academic and student services functions, fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and caring learning environment that promotes student success and community vitality.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy
  • Serve as Chief Academic Officer, providing strategic leadership for academic and student affairs across all college locations.
  • Guide college-wide initiatives, enrollment management, and long-range planning aligned with institutional goals.
  • Use data to inform decisions and ensure continuous improvement and accreditation compliance.

    Academic Oversight
  • Supervise Academic Deans across divisions including Arts & Sciences, Business, IT, Health Technology, and Workforce Development.
  • Oversee curriculum development, course scheduling, faculty workload, and instructional quality in credit and workforce programs.
  • Support faculty development and foster a culture of academic excellence and innovation.

    Student Services Oversight
  • Supervise the Dean of Student Success and Title IX Coordinator, overseeing enrollment services, student support, retention, and learning resources.
  • Provide leadership for intercollegiate athletics and ensure compliance with NJCAA or other governing bodies.

    Collaboration & Representation
  • Advise the President and serve on the leadership team and key committees.
  • Represent the College at regional and state meetings.
  • Build partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, employers, and community organizations.

    KSA's/Required Qualifications
  • Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Senior-level experience in academic or student affairs.
  • Proven leadership in budgeting, planning, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness.
  • Experience with educational technologies and data analytics.
  • Ability to work within shared governance and build strong faculty relationships.
  • Commitment to the College's mission and regional economic alignment.

    This role requires a strategic thinker who can:
  • Transform complex institutional messages into compelling, audience-focused content
  • Collaborate effectively with the Institutional Advancement team, admissions/recruitment teams, and faculty
  • Analyze marketing performance data to optimize campaigns and engagement strategies
  • Adapt communication approaches to meet evolving student needs and preferences
  • Navigate the unique opportunities of marketing in a close-knit, rural college environment

    Apply: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89339

    The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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