Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Title: Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Hiring range is $131,000 to $145,000\. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education and other credentials appropriately related to the position within the specified hiring range.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

General Description:

The Associate Vi

ce President (AVP) for Student Affairs provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for five critical student-facing units: Enrollment Services; Financial Aid and Compliance; Registration and Records; International Student Services; and the College Information Center. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the AVP ensures an integrated, student-centered approach to enrollment, retention, credentialing, and holistic support.

**Employees must reside in Virginia, Ma

ryland, or the District of Columbia.

Duties and Tasks:**

• Enrollment Services Leadership

+ Develop and implement strategic enrollment plans that drive headcount growth, retention benchmarks, and outcomes targets. + Collaborate with academic affairs, marketing, and community partners to optimize outreach, engagement, and yield initiatives. + Monitor enrollment metrics (application volume, yield rate, demographic trends) and recommend process improvements.

• Financial Aid \& Compliance

+ Administer all federal, state, and institutional aid programs—from award packaging through reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, equity, and timely disbursement. + Lead compliance and audit activities: maintain currency on Title IV, state scholarship, and institutional policies; conduct internal reviews; respond to external audits; prepare and file required regulatory reports. + Develop, document, and update financial aid policies, procedures, and office manuals; design and deliver training and quality-assurance testing; serve as the go-to resource for complex system, data, and regulatory questions. + Collaborate with Admissions, Registrar, Student Accounts, Controller, Budget Office, IT, and other campus committees to streamline workflows, data exchanges, and communications that support student service and institutional integrity.

• Registration \& Records

+ Direct all aspects of student record maintenance, and transcript services, ensuring FERPA compliance and data integrity. + Partner with academic deans and directors to align curriculum changes, coordinate course scheduling, catalog updates, and commencement processes. + Leverage technology solutions to streamline registration workflows and enhance self-service functionality.

• College Information Center

+ Supervise the operations of the Information Center, coordinating front-line staff who manage inquiries via walk-in, phone, email, and chat. + Set service-level expectations, work with director to craft knowledge-based content, and analyze inquiry trends to inform broader communications strategies. + Foster a culture of welcoming, accurate, and timely responses that reflect institutional values.

• International Student Services

+ Drive the institution’s internationalization strategy—aligned with academic and enrollment goals—by advising senior leadership on global trends and partnerships, monitoring enrollment data, and refining outreach tactics. + Oversee all facets of international student services, including advising, immigration compliance, orientation, transition, cultural programming, and well-being initiatives that foster belonging and success. + Measure and report on performance by tracking enrollment, retention, and satisfaction metrics; conducting service assessments; and preparing accreditation, compliance, and strategic planning reports.

• Strategic Collaboration \& Assessment

+ Serve on the Student Affairs leadership team to align division goals with the institution’s strategic plan, budget priorities, and enrollment projections. + Use data analytics, satisfaction surveys, and compliance reports to measure unit performance and guide continuous improvement. + Build and sustain cross-sector partnerships with K–12, workforce agencies, and community organizations to expand pipeline opportunities. Minimum Qualifications:

KSAs* Extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, FERPA requirements, and accreditation standards affecting student services and enrollment management.

• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decision-making, assess outcomes, and drive improvements.
• Knowledge of enterprise systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) and reporting/analytics tools to support enrollment, financial aid, and student success functions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and consensus-building across complex organizations.
• Ability to provide collaborative leadership that advances equity, inclusion, and student success initiatives, fostering a culture of shared purpose and continuous improvement across diverse teams.
• Ability to supervise and develop professional staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic enrollment and student support initiatives aligned with institutional goals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of strategic enrollment management and the assessment of student success performance metrics.

Required Qualifications:* Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or in a field appropriately related to the position.