Overview Associate Director for Student Success Initiatives role at Virginia's Community College System – Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) seeks a collaborative leader to advance student success, belonging, engagement, and wellbeing. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for programs and services that support VPCC student success, retention, and graduation, and fosters a positive student experience and Culture of Care. Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Designing and analyzing surveys and program evaluations to support departmental assessment and strategic planning. Generating data-informed insights and producing reports to guide the development of student support services. Leading the college’s care team and interventions based on student academic standing. Collaborating with the Dean of Retention and Student Success to evaluate current retention efforts and recommend strategies and resources to improve outcomes. Developing and implementing a comprehensive retention plan that aligns institutional resources with retention goals. Providing leadership and supervision of student-centered programs, including Student Life and Leadership, Great Expectations, Single Stop, and the Gator Pathway Success Coaching program. Performing special assignments and other duties as assigned; may assist in emergencies as required. Qualifications KSA's/Required Qualifications Experience in program development and implementation. Experience in supervision, training, and support of staff. Experience managing a budget. Relevant multi-year work experience. Experience with outreach in student support and education services. Knowledge Comprehensive understanding of the philosophy and role of student support services within the broader college mission. In-depth knowledge of student development theory, student affairs programs, retention and student success best practices, and student due process policies and procedures. Awareness of current trends and issues in student affairs and student success. Familiarity with state and federal legislation affecting higher education and the ability to monitor policy changes impacting students. Commitment to the community college mission, teaching and learning, high academic standards, and student success. Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. High attention to detail and quality. Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Extensive experience in database management. Strong project management skills, including planning, time management, and multitasking. Ability to anticipate event challenges and respond calmly in crisis situations. Abilities Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, including high school students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public. Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and take responsibility for decisions. Flexibility to manage a dynamic schedule in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Capacity to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality and discretion. Ability to plan, develop, and facilitate training and presentations. Experience with documentation and data collection. Ability to integrate and leverage technology to support innovation and enhance student success strategies. Willingness and ability to travel to and work from all VPCC campus locations and educational sites. Availability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. Ability to attend and support events and activities both on and off campus. Additional Information Experience in a high school or community college setting. Work experience advising/coaching students in an academic setting. Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes Supervises Employees: Yes Required Travel: Minimal Posting Information: 1 vacancy; Posting Number CLS_4055P; General Public recruitment; Job Open Date 09/30/2025; Job Close Date 10/14/2025. Contact: talentacquisition@vpcc.edu Additional Notices: EEO, ADA, and background check statements apply. See official posting for details. Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89335

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