Associate Vice President Student Affairs

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) — the largest public institution of higher education in Virginia and one of the nation’s largest community colleges — is excited to welcome applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (AVP). NOVA seeks a strategic, student-centered, and equity-minded leader with demonstrated operational acumen in large or multi-campus environments. This is an incredible opportunity to play a central role in advancing the college’s student success agenda and supporting institutional goals around access, retention, and completion.

The ideal candidate is data-informed
, an excellent communicator
, and a collaborative relationship-builder who can align Student Affairs with institutional strategy and champion success for NOVA’s diverse learners.

The AVP provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for five critical student-facing units:
Enrollment Services;
Financial Aid & Compliance;
Registration & Records;
International Student Services; and the College Information Center. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the AVP ensures a seamless, student-centered approach to enrollment, retention, credentialing
, and holistic student support across the College.

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is dedicated to providing students of all ages and goals with a solid education at an affordable price. NOVA is one of 23 colleges within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and is governed by the State Board for Community Colleges. NOVA is the largest supplier of talent in the Greater D.C. region, the largest public institution of higher education in Virginia, and the second largest community college in the United States, comprising more than 75,000 students spread across six campuses and online.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership or a closely related field and at least ten years of progressively responsible roles within student services/affairs, or related experience in higher education, including supervisory experience and demonstrated success managing multiple functional areas. A doctoral degree and experience with the application of predictive analytics in enrollment and budget forecasting are preferred.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Northern Virginia Community College with this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and CV to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Inquiries and nominations should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates.

The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by December 14, 2025.

Please direct inquiries and nominations to:

Ann Bailey, Search Manager and Senior Executive Search Consultant

Gordon Winsor, Executive Director of Search Operations

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.