Vice President of Student Affairs
Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Full job description
evening and weekend hours as needed.
- promoting excellence in student success,
- engaging the community through meaningful partnerships, and
- fostering a welcoming, diverse, and multicultural environment.
The Vice President of Student Affairs is a member of NOVA’s Administrative Council and reports directly to the President, serving as the College’s leader on all matters related to enrollment management and student services. The Vice President provides vision, leadership, and direction for student services at NOVA and is accountable for oversight of advising, athletics and campus recreation, enrollment management, financial aid, international students, records and registration, student financial stability and advocacy, student life and leadership, student rights and responsibilities, and veterans services. In so doing, the Vice President develops, leads, and manages the performance of a team and is responsible and accountable for all functional areas within the division of Student Affairs.
The Role
The Vice President works effectively with all members of NOVA’s Administrative Council to advance the College’s mission and achieve institutional, operational, and strategic goals. In all things, the Vice President acts in a manner that exemplifies innovation, inclusive excellence, clarity of communication, and equity-mindedness; demonstrates the highest integrity and discretion; and acts with sound judgment, balance, and perspective.
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.
- Knowledge of effective, equity-minded, evidence-based practices within student services.
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations at the institutional, state, federal, and accreditation levels that impact postsecondary education.
- Knowledge of higher education principles of shared governance.
- Skill in forming effective partnerships and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
- Skill in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
- Skill in developing, leading, and managing personnel.
- Skill in managing projects and processes from idea through execution and evaluation.
- Ability to synthesize and present data to varied audiences.
- Ability to analyze and make sound, informed, and well-considered recommendations on complex issues.
- Ability to effectively lead a vibrant and diverse workforce.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion on individual student and personnel matters.
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work products when managing multiple priorities.
- An earned doctorate awarded by regionally accredited college or university.
- At least four years of progressive administrative experience in student services/affairs, or related experience in higher education, including supervisory experience.
- A doctorate in educational leadership, higher education leadership, counseling, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience in a community college environment.
- A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
- A current résumé/curriculum vitae The name, relationship, and email address of five professional references
Ann Bailey,
Senior Executive Search Consultant
annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com
Vice President of Executive Search
traceyweldon@greenwoodsearch.com
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.
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
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.
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