Southwest Virginia Community College
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
🇺🇸 Tazewell, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $111K - $150K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ October 2nd, 2025
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Southwest Virginia Community College is hiring a Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. This senior executive leads all academic and student service functions, providing strategic oversight, supervising academic and student affairs leaders, guiding enrollment and curriculum development, and building partnerships with educational and community organizations to foster student success and community vitality.
Highlights
- Serve as Chief Academic Officer and provide strategic leadership across all college locations.
- Oversee Academic Deans in multiple divisions including Arts & Sciences, Business, IT, Health Technology, and Workforce Development.
- Manage curriculum development, course scheduling, faculty workload, and instructional quality in credit and workforce programs.
- Supervise Dean of Student Success and Title IX Coordinator, managing enrollment services, student support, retention, and learning resources.
- Lead intercollegiate athletics compliance with NJCAA or other governing bodies.
- Advise the College President, serve on leadership teams and committees, and represent the college at regional and state meetings.
- Build partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, employers, and community organizations.
- Required qualifications include a doctorate from a regionally accredited institution, senior-level academic or student affairs experience, leadership in budgeting and accreditation, and proficiency with educational technologies and data analytics.
- Salary range: $111,100 to $150,000 annually.
- Position entails supervising employees, operating a state vehicle, and requires travel.
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Full Description
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
Role Title | 12 month Administrative Faculty
Role Code | 01126-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 294FA010
Agency | Southwest Virginia Community College
Agency/Division | Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range | $111,100 to $150,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | M-F 7:45a to 4:30p
Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Sensitive Position | Yes
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.
Special Assignments | 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.
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.
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.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel is required with this position.
Role Title | 12 month Administrative Faculty
Role Code | 01126-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 294FA010
Agency | Southwest Virginia Community College
Agency/Division | Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range | $111,100 to $150,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | M-F 7:45a to 4:30p
Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Sensitive Position | Yes
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.
Special Assignments | 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.
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.
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.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel is required with this position.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | FAC_1740P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/30/2025
Job Close Date | 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.sw.edu
Contact Name | Human Resources
Email | hr@sw.edu
Phone Number | 276.964.7389
Special Instructions to Applicants | To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | 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. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | 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.
E-Verify Statement | 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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89339
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/30/2025
Job Close Date | 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.sw.edu
Contact Name | Human Resources
Email | hr@sw.edu
Phone Number | 276.964.7389
Special Instructions to Applicants | To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | 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. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | 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.
E-Verify Statement | 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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89339
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Other Document
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate
- Video
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- PDF Portfolio or Website
- Statement of Leadership Philosophy
- License
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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