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The Opportunity
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)—the largest public institution of higher education in Virginia and one of the nation’s largest community colleges—is seeking an Associate Vice President for Student Affairs to provide strategic leadership for the college’s enrollment management enterprise. This senior leader will drive institution-wide efforts to strengthen access, retention, and completion by overseeing Enrollment Services, Financial Aid & Compliance, Registration & Records, International Student Services, and the College Information Center.
NOVA invites applications from collaborative, student-centered, and equity-minded leaders with deep operational experience in large or multi-campus settings. The ideal candidate is data-informed, an excellent communicator, and skilled at aligning Student Affairs functions with institutional strategy to advance student success across a highly diverse learner population.
How to Apply
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Northern Virginia Community College in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted.
For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and CV to https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/90424
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.
Contact Greenwood Asher & Associates
Ann Bailey
Search Manager and Senior Executive Search Consultant,
annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com
Gordon Winsor
Executive Director of Search Operations
gordonwinsor@greenwoodsearch.com