Title: Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Agency: Southwest Virginia Community College

Location: Tazewell - 185

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $111,100 to $150,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:

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. Ideal Candidate Profile Collaborative, flexible, and student-focused leadership style. Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and supportive and accessible learning. Skilled in enrollment management, program development, and instructional improvement. Effective communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Minimum 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. Additional Considerations: Post-secondary teaching experience. Experience in faculty and instructional program leadership. Background in college athletics administration. Success in grant writing and external funding.